Fact Check: Abigail Spanberger has raised nearly $23 million for her campaign, while Winsome Earle-Sears has raised $9.2 million.

Fact Check: "Abigail Spanberger has raised nearly $23 million for her campaign, while Winsome Earle-Sears has raised $9.2 million."

What We Know

The claim states that Abigail Spanberger has raised nearly $23 million for her campaign, while Winsome Earle-Sears has raised $9.2 million. Recent reports indicate that as of June 2025, Spanberger has raised approximately $22.8 million in total campaign contributions, while Earle-Sears has raised about $9.2 million overall (source-1, source-2).

In the most recent reporting period, Spanberger raised $6.5 million, while Earle-Sears raised $3.5 million (source-1). This indicates a significant fundraising advantage for Spanberger, which has been a consistent trend throughout the campaign.

Analysis

The claim that Spanberger has raised "nearly $23 million" is accurate based on the reported figures, which show her total fundraising at approximately $22.8 million. However, the phrasing "nearly $23 million" could be seen as slightly misleading since it does not specify that the amount is rounded and could imply a more precise figure than what has been reported.

On the other hand, Winsome Earle-Sears's total of $9.2 million is also corroborated by multiple sources (source-1, source-2). The disparity in fundraising is significant, with Spanberger reportedly having raised more than double Earle-Sears's total in the most recent quarter alone.

The sources used are credible, with the Washington Post being a well-respected national newspaper and Cardinal News providing focused coverage on Virginia politics. Both sources have reported on the financial standings of the candidates based on official campaign finance filings, which adds to their reliability.

Conclusion

The claim is Partially True. While it accurately reflects the fundraising totals for both candidates, the use of "nearly $23 million" may imply a precision that is not fully supported by the reported figures. Spanberger's total is approximately $22.8 million, which is close but not exactly $23 million. Earle-Sears's total of $9.2 million is accurate and well-supported by the data.

Sources

1. Strategy or slow start? Some in Va. GOP question Earle ...
2. Spanberger has almost 5 times as much campaign cash as Earle-Sears
3. Spanberger announces fundraising numbers; Sears responds.
4. Richmond Times-Dispatch: Spanberger says she has raised $6.7 million in ...
5. Spanberger is dominating Earle-Sears in fundraising
6. Abigail Spanberger Campaign Reports Record $6.7 Million Raised in Q1 of ...
7. Sears v Spanberger - Financial Report Breakdown
8. Spanberger expands big fundraising advantage over Earle ...