2024 congressional campaign: fundraising total
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| In October 2023, after U.S. Representative [[John Sarbanes]] announced that he would not run for re-election in 2024, Dunn expressed interest in a potential run for his seat in [[Maryland's 3rd congressional district]].<ref>{{cite news |last2=Stuart |first1=Jamie |last1=Gangel |first2=Elizabeth |title=Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces bid for Congress |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/05/poli...ry-dunn-announces-bid-for-congress/index.html |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[CNN]] |date=January 5, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He officially entered the race on January 5, 2024, running in a crowded Democratic primary field that includes five state legislators—[[Mark S. Chang]], [[Sarah Elfreth]], [[Terri Hill]], [[Clarence Lam]], and [[Mike Rogers (Maryland politician)|Mike Rogers]].<ref name="Congress">{{cite news |last1=Ford |first1=William J. |last2=Kurtz |first2=Josh |title=Jan. 6 hero cop joining 3rd District congressional race |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/2024/01/05/jan-6-hero-cop-joining-3rd-district-congressional-race/ |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=January 5, 2024}}</ref> If elected, Dunn would be the second Capitol Police officer elected to Congress after [[Harry Reid]]'s initial election to [[Nevada's 1st congressional district]] in [[1982 United States House of Representatives elections|1982]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Domingo |first1=Ida |title=Former USCP officer Harry Dunn announces run for Congress in Maryland |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/former-...ot-capitol-attack-campaign-dmv-elections-vote |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[WJLA-TV]] |date=January 5, 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gangel |first1=Jamie |last2=Stuart |first2=Elizabeth |date=January 5, 2024 |title=Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces bid for Congress in Maryland |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/n...unn-announces-bid-for-congress-from-maryland/ |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=[[WJZ-TV]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Dunn is seen as a frontrunner in the race alongside Elfreth and Lam<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Elfreth, Lam battle for fundraising supremacy in 3rd District race, but the landscape could change |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/202...district-race-but-the-landscape-could-change/ |access-date=March 20, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=February 2, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sears |first1=Bryan P. |last2=Kurtz |first2=Josh |title=Political notes: Ferguson hits back at county executives, Elfreth poll has good news for Elfreth |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/202...tives-elfreth-poll-has-good-news-for-elfreth/ |access-date=March 20, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=March 8, 2024}}</ref> as a result of his strong fundraising ability and online presence.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schaefer |first1=Peder |title=The issue that’s still firing up Democrats |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2024/03/28/the-issue-thats-still-firing-up-democrats-00149652 |access-date=March 29, 2024 |work=[[Politico]] |date=March 28, 2024}}</ref> | In October 2023, after U.S. Representative [[John Sarbanes]] announced that he would not run for re-election in 2024, Dunn expressed interest in a potential run for his seat in [[Maryland's 3rd congressional district]].<ref>{{cite news |last2=Stuart |first1=Jamie |last1=Gangel |first2=Elizabeth |title=Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces bid for Congress |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/05/poli...ry-dunn-announces-bid-for-congress/index.html |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[CNN]] |date=January 5, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He officially entered the race on January 5, 2024, running in a crowded Democratic primary field that includes five state legislators—[[Mark S. Chang]], [[Sarah Elfreth]], [[Terri Hill]], [[Clarence Lam]], and [[Mike Rogers (Maryland politician)|Mike Rogers]].<ref name="Congress">{{cite news |last1=Ford |first1=William J. |last2=Kurtz |first2=Josh |title=Jan. 6 hero cop joining 3rd District congressional race |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/2024/01/05/jan-6-hero-cop-joining-3rd-district-congressional-race/ |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=January 5, 2024}}</ref> If elected, Dunn would be the second Capitol Police officer elected to Congress after [[Harry Reid]]'s initial election to [[Nevada's 1st congressional district]] in [[1982 United States House of Representatives elections|1982]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Domingo |first1=Ida |title=Former USCP officer Harry Dunn announces run for Congress in Maryland |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/former-...ot-capitol-attack-campaign-dmv-elections-vote |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[WJLA-TV]] |date=January 5, 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gangel |first1=Jamie |last2=Stuart |first2=Elizabeth |date=January 5, 2024 |title=Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces bid for Congress in Maryland |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/n...unn-announces-bid-for-congress-from-maryland/ |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=[[WJZ-TV]] |language=en-US}}</ref> As a result of his strong fundraising ability and online presence,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schaefer |first1=Peder |title=The issue that’s still firing up Democrats |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletter...ssue-thats-still-firing-up-democrats-00149652 |access-date=March 29, 2024 |work=[[Politico]] |date=March 28, 2024}}</ref> Dunn is seen as a frontrunner in the race alongside Elfreth and Lam.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Elfreth, Lam battle for fundraising supremacy in 3rd District race, but the landscape could change |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/202...district-race-but-the-landscape-could-change/ |access-date=March 20, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=February 2, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sears |first1=Bryan P. |last2=Kurtz |first2=Josh |title=Political notes: Ferguson hits back at county executives, Elfreth poll has good news for Elfreth |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/202...tives-elfreth-poll-has-good-news-for-elfreth/ |access-date=March 20, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=March 8, 2024}}</ref> He currently leads his opponents in fundraising with $3.7 million.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cowan |first1=Richard |title=US primaries 2024: Jan. 6 Capitol officer and rioter seeking nominations for Congress |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ex-us-capitol-cop-jan-6-rioters-runs-congress-illustrate-divided-america-2024-05-05/ |access-date=6 May 2024 |work=Reuters |date=May 5, 2024}}</ref> |
| During the Democratic primary, Dunn plans to campaign on a platform involving democracy-related issues, abortion, infrastructure, health care laws, and gun reform.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Solender |first1=Andrew |title=Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn launches bid for Congress |url=https://www.axios.com/2024/01/05/harry-dunn-capitol-police-maryland-house-campaign |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[Axios (website)|Axios]] |date=January 5, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Dunn leans into pro-democracy agenda in CD-3, wins backing of political reform group |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/202...-cd-3-wins-backing-of-political-reform-group/ |access-date=March 29, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=March 29, 2024}}</ref> He has received endorsements from various Democratic celebrities, including U.S. representatives [[Nancy Pelosi]], [[Jim Clyburn]], [[Adam Schiff]], and [[Jasmine Crockett]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Veterans' PAC ruffles feathers by not endorsing a veteran in Md. congressional race |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/202...endorsing-a-veteran-in-md-congressional-race/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=April 19, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bade |first1=Rachael |last2=Daniels |first2=Eugene |last3=Lizza |first3=Ryan |title=Playbook: What the GOP would prefer not to discuss |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletter...-the-gop-would-prefer-not-to-discuss-00142605 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |work=[[Politico]] |date=February 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Munro |first1=Dana |title=Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Harry Dunn for Maryland 3rd Congressional District seat |url=https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/04/19/nancy-pelosi-harry-dunn-endorsed/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |work=[[The Capital]] |date=April 19, 2024}}</ref> Dunn pledged not to accept campaign contributions from corporate [[political action committee]]s (PACs) and criticized [[AIPAC]] for getting involved in the primary by running ads for Elfreth.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wintrode |first1=Brenda |title=Influential pro-Israel group enters Maryland congressional race |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/...ongressional-race-4P4OAKWKCNBPFLYF25PCWZHTP4/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=[[The Baltimore Banner]] |date=April 3, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He also expressed support for Israel and its right to defend itself amid the [[Israel–Hamas war]], opposing conditioning U.S. aid to Israel. Dunn also voiced support for a bill to provide $74 billion in funding to Ukraine and Israel and humanitarian aid to the [[Gaza Strip]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Murray |first1=Stephanie |title=Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn emerges as wild card in crowded Maryland primary to succeed Sarbanes |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2024/02/capitol-police-officer-harry-dunn-maryland-primary/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=[[Jewish Insider]] |date=February 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Marans |first1=Daniel |title=AIPAC’s Support For Election Deniers Becomes Flashpoint In Maryland House Race |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/aipac-harry-dunn-jan-6-election-deniers_n_660cca97e4b09f580bc5e185 |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=[[HuffPost]] |date=April 3, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Dunn supported an amendment introduced by U.S. senator [[Chris Van Hollen]] that would condition U.S. foreign aid on a country's compliance with international law.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jacobs |first1=Emily |title=Top MD-03 congressional candidates suggest support for Van Hollen’s efforts against Israel |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2024/04/maryland-sarah-elfreth-harry-dunn-israel-aid-chris-van-hollen/ |access-date=April 22, 2024 |work=[[Jewish Insider]] |date=April 19, 2024}}</ref> | During the Democratic primary, Dunn plans to campaign on a platform involving democracy-related issues, abortion, infrastructure, health care laws, and gun reform.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Solender |first1=Andrew |title=Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn launches bid for Congress |url=https://www.axios.com/2024/01/05/harry-dunn-capitol-police-maryland-house-campaign |access-date=January 5, 2024 |work=[[Axios (website)|Axios]] |date=January 5, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Dunn leans into pro-democracy agenda in CD-3, wins backing of political reform group |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/202...-cd-3-wins-backing-of-political-reform-group/ |access-date=March 29, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=March 29, 2024}}</ref> He has received endorsements from various Democratic celebrities, including U.S. representatives [[Nancy Pelosi]], [[Jim Clyburn]], [[Adam Schiff]], and [[Jasmine Crockett]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Veterans' PAC ruffles feathers by not endorsing a veteran in Md. congressional race |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/202...endorsing-a-veteran-in-md-congressional-race/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |work=[[Maryland Matters]] |date=April 19, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bade |first1=Rachael |last2=Daniels |first2=Eugene |last3=Lizza |first3=Ryan |title=Playbook: What the GOP would prefer not to discuss |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletter...-the-gop-would-prefer-not-to-discuss-00142605 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |work=[[Politico]] |date=February 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Munro |first1=Dana |title=Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Harry Dunn for Maryland 3rd Congressional District seat |url=https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/04/19/nancy-pelosi-harry-dunn-endorsed/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |work=[[The Capital]] |date=April 19, 2024}}</ref> Dunn pledged not to accept campaign contributions from corporate [[political action committee]]s (PACs) and criticized [[AIPAC]] for getting involved in the primary by running ads for Elfreth.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wintrode |first1=Brenda |title=Influential pro-Israel group enters Maryland congressional race |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/...ongressional-race-4P4OAKWKCNBPFLYF25PCWZHTP4/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=[[The Baltimore Banner]] |date=April 3, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He also expressed support for Israel and its right to defend itself amid the [[Israel–Hamas war]], opposing conditioning U.S. aid to Israel. Dunn also voiced support for a bill to provide $74 billion in funding to Ukraine and Israel and humanitarian aid to the [[Gaza Strip]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Murray |first1=Stephanie |title=Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn emerges as wild card in crowded Maryland primary to succeed Sarbanes |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2024/02/capitol-police-officer-harry-dunn-maryland-primary/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=[[Jewish Insider]] |date=February 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Marans |first1=Daniel |title=AIPAC’s Support For Election Deniers Becomes Flashpoint In Maryland House Race |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/aipac-harry-dunn-jan-6-election-deniers_n_660cca97e4b09f580bc5e185 |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=[[HuffPost]] |date=April 3, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Dunn supported an amendment introduced by U.S. senator [[Chris Van Hollen]] that would condition U.S. foreign aid on a country's compliance with international law.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jacobs |first1=Emily |title=Top MD-03 congressional candidates suggest support for Van Hollen’s efforts against Israel |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2024/04/maryland-sarah-elfreth-harry-dunn-israel-aid-chris-van-hollen/ |access-date=April 22, 2024 |work=[[Jewish Insider]] |date=April 19, 2024}}</ref> |
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