Mike Pence's 2024 Campaign Faces Financial Struggles Amid Low Poll Numbers

Former VP Pence left with just $1.18 million in campaign funds in stark contrast to Trump's $37.5 million, faces scrutiny over dwindling support and high campaign debts.

• Former Vice President Mike Pence's 2024 campaign is barely afloat with just $1.18 million left in his campaign account, and a campaign debt of $621,000. This number is strikingly low for a presidential contest and far less than his rivals, with former President Donald Trump ending September with $37.5 million on hand
• Pence is struggling to gain support, polling in the low single digits nationally, with no sign of momentum. In contrast, Trump is leading all rivals by at least 40 points in national polls
• People close to Pence are concerned about the impact of the campaign on his long-term standing within the party, given Trump’s dominating lead. Despite this, Pence is pressing forward, seeking opportunities to pitch to deep-pocketed donors to keep his campaign afloat
• Despite the dismal financial situation and dwindling support, Pence believes he can make important contributions to the primary, particularly in foreign policy as conflicts like the attack on Israel push these issues to the front, arguing that he is the most qualified candidate to deal with overseas issues
• Pence, a traditional conservative, struggles to gain traction within the transformed GOP that no longer supports many of his positions. He faces fallout from his involvement in the events of Jan. 6, 2021 and accusations of betraying Trump

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