With Pence gone, Gregg lands $500,000 from Democratic Governors Association

The Democratic Governors Association infused $500,000 into John Gregg’s campaign for governor Tuesday as he now faces an open race for the seat.

With Gov. Mike Pence departing the race last week, Indiana is a “significant pickup opportunity” for Democrats, said Elisabeth Pearson, the association’s executive director.

“With Mike Pence gone, this race is an open seat — and whichever Republican emerges will be saddled with Pence’s baggage,” Pearson said in a statement. “We look forward to playing offense in Indiana this year.”

The association previously gave nearly $470,000 in cash and in-kind donations to Gregg’s campaign during the second quarter of this year. Comparatively, the Republican Governors Association provided nearly $1.5 million to Pence’s now-disbanded campaign.

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