Momentum builds as Minogue’s message of Accountability, Affordability, and Opportunity resonates across Massachusetts
HAMILTON, Mass. – The Mike Minogue for Governor campaign today announced it raised $1,873,709 from 778 unique donors in its first month, a strong early showing that underscores growing enthusiasm for a new kind of governor in Massachusetts. This is five times more than the other Republican primary candidates raised in their respective first months, and more than double their number of donors.
By the numbers
- $448,614 in individual contributions.1
- 778 unique donors.
- When Mike Minogue first launched his campaign in October, he pledged that he would personally match his Month One Supporters – every dollar donated through midnight on October 31st. He has made good on that promise and made an initial donation of $1,051,386 to the campaign.
Eclipsing the Field – First Month Comparisons
- Brian Shortsleeve May Report: $334,527 (-$1,539,182) and 386 donors (-392 donors)
- Mike Kennealy April Report: $318,719 (-$1,554,990) and 250 donors (-528 donors)
Since launching his campaign on October 1, Mike Minogue has hit the ground running by debuting with a high-energy Sunday Night Football ad (a lucky charm since the Patriots haven’t lost since) that quickly turned into a statewide ad buy, rolling out the Meet Mike video series, traveling across the Commonwealth to meet with voters and community leaders, and signing up hundreds of Day One supporters, volunteers, and delegates.
At stops across Massachusetts, Minogue has energized crowds with a simple message: Bringing Accountability, Affordability, and Opportunity to Massachusetts. His campaign is grounded in his leadership principles of service before self, respect for taxpayers, and a belief that government should listen, do math, and use compassion and common sense.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the support we’ve seen in just the first month,” said Mike Minogue. “People are ready for a new kind of leadership that’s focused on bringing Accountability, Affordability, and Opportunity to Massachusetts.”
The campaign’s strong fundraising and statewide momentum reflect the excitement around Minogue’s candidacy and his record of service as an Army Ranger, business leader, and father of five who believes public service should be about results, not politics.
About Mike Minogue
- Graduate of West Point, Airborne, RANGER tab, Combat Veteran, Bronze Star recipient, Desert Storm
- Former Chairman and CEO of Abiomed for 19 years, developed the world’s smallest heart pump that saved hundreds of thousands of lives and became the standard of cardiac care
- Husband and father of five, committed to faith, service, and safe communities
- Active leader in his community through the Michael & Renee Minogue Foundation, committed to giving back time and money to children, faith-based education, healthcare, and veterans (MedTechVets)
[1] NOTE: These donations were all received by midnight on October 31st and thus eligible for candidate match, however, the report will show $373,709 cleared processing in time for report deadline.