Published 10/17/2023 2:26:00 a.m.

Campaign of Rep. George Santos refunds more money than it raises

Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal charges, including embezzlement and identity theft, with his campaign disclosing $120,000 in debt and only $23,000 in funds.
Santos lied about his employment history, college education, and religion during his campaign, while facing an expulsion resolution and a House Ethics Committee investigation.
Despite refunding $17,000 in campaign contributions, Santos's re-election campaign brought in less than $674, spending over $42,000 in the third quarter.

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The Washington Post

Campaign of Rep. George Santos refunds more money than it raises

In a report filed Sunday, the campaign listed about $17,000 in refunds to donors while reporting less than $674 in contributions during the 90-day period ending Sept. 30.

10/16/2023 4:05:40 p.m.

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New York Post

George Santos campaign reports raising less than $674 over 90-day period after $17K in refunds

Over the last three months Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has refunded far more money to donors than his re-election campaign has brought in, according to a report.

10/17/2023 1:49:53 a.m.·New York, United States

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Political Wire

George Santos’ Campaign Has a Net Loss in Donations

“Rep. George Santos’ (R-NY) campaign saw a net loss of more than $16,500 in campaign contribution between July and September,” Axios reports. “Such dire fundraising numbers are rare for congressional incumbents actively seeking reelection and speak to the indicted Long Islander’s uphill battle in keeping his seat.” “Santos brought in $674 in contributions in the third quarter of 2023 while refunding $17,200, giving him -$16,526 in contributions …

10/16/2023 8:04:10 p.m.·New York, United States

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Talking Points Memo

George Santos’ Campaign Is Hemorrhaging Cash

Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has another problem on his hands to go with his mounting legal woes and growing field of 2024 challengers. According to a filing his campaign submitted to the Federal Election Commission on Sunday, Santos’ election operation lost more than $75,000 over the past quarter. The financial issues for the embattled congressman — who has faced negative headlines for the past year over his admitted litany of lies about his pers…

10/16/2023 8:12:53 p.m.·United States

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The New Republic

George Santos’s Campaign Is Broke

Indiscriminate lies, criminal charges, and intraparty calls to resign can’t seem to topple Representative George Santos—but bankruptcy might.Numerous donors to the political pariah’s campaign wanted their money back amid the Long Island Republicans numerous scandals over the summer. New filings with the Federal Election Commission show a significant overdraft between July and September: negative $16,526.09. That consists of $17,200 in refunds al…

10/16/2023 12:00:00 a.m.

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