Stiles NDP brings in $1.1 million in just 10 weeks

20,000 contributions from across the province lead to historic fundraising results.

ETOBICOKE – The Ontario NDP smashed their “Election Sprint” fundraising target set by Leader Marit Stiles, raising $1.1 million in just the 10 weeks leading up to Labour Day. This historic support shows that people are ready for a real alternative to Doug Ford and his politicians. The people of Ontario are trusting Marit and the Ontario NDP to make their lives better.

“Earlier in the summer, Marit set us a clear and ambitious goal – to rapidly accelerate our work to be election-ready if Doug Ford decides to call an early election.” said Kevin Beaulieu, Ontario NDP’s provincial director. “These numbers send a clear message that Ontarians are stepping up behind Marit. We’re seeing a fired-up grassroots movement who know that it’s time for better and are motivated to be a part of it. Under Marit’s leadership, we’re not just meeting our goals - we are exceeding them. There has never been a clearer sign that Marit and the Ontario NDP are the ones to defeat Doug Ford and his politicians to bring the change that the province is ready for.”

BACKGROUND

• Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles designated June 24th to September 3rd as an “Election Sprint” period, tasking the party with accelerating their preparations for a potential early election.
• In that time the party raised $1,079,259 from 19,989 contributions – usually a quieter period for fundraising in the summer months.
• The average donation was just under $52.
• The Ontario NDP relies primarily on smaller donations from a larger number of ordinary Ontarians than the other parties. These smaller donations under $200 are not reported in quarterly Elections Ontario filings.
• 1246 brand new donors contributed to the Ontario NDP for the first time ever during the past 10 weeks.
• Outside of fundraising, the Ontario NDP has ramped up nominations with 10 nomination meetings completed or scheduled, and hosted two campaign schools to train local organizers.
• This summer the Ontario NDP has launched an election planning committee chaired by veteran strategist Brian Topp, and appointed Dave Clark as campaign director for the next election.