Perdue recently held a fundraiser with Trump. | David Perdue/Facebook
Perdue recently held a fundraiser with Trump. | David Perdue/Facebook
Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue is struggling with fundraising in his Republican run for governor of Georgia despite having bagged the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
An Associated Press dive into campaign finances showed that Perdue lags far behind incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp in their hotly contested race, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Perdue only earned $1.1 million throughout the first two months of his campaign, while Kemp took in at least six times that amount.
Despite the difference in numbers, Perdue's campaign seemed determined, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
"We'll be outraised and outspent, but we won't be outworked," Perdue spokesperson Jenni Sweat told Fox 5 Atlanta. "This is a people versus politicians race, and the silent majority is rising up to reject failed career politicians like Brian Kemp. David Perdue is proud to be supported by a strong network of grassroots conservatives who will propel him to victory in May and November."
To help raise funds, Perdue recently held a fundraiser with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Attendees donated $3,000 to attend the event, where having a picture taken with Trump cost $24,200.
"We're going to make sure this thing is well funded," Perdue said in a press conference. "We're going to get our message out."
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