Stacey Abrams' blockbuster fundraising driven by out-of-state money

In one of the highest-profile gubernatorial battles in the country, Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams is leveraging a vast pool of out-of-state money.

Why it matters: Abrams' fundraising profile — which consists of huge backing from wealthy coastal Democrats and a massive base of small-dollar support — is more typical of a leading national candidate than a gubernatorial contender.

Driving the news: Abrams' campaign and leadership committee have reported receiving about $7 million from Georgia donors, or just over 14% of the nearly $50 million they've combined to raise this cycle.

Incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's campaign and leadership committee have brought in more than $26 million from in-state donors, or 83% of their $31.5 million total since Kemp began fundraising in 2019.

A substantial chunk of Abrams' in-state raise — a $1.5 million donation to her leadership committee — came from Fair Fight, a voting policy group founded by Abrams herself.