Julin Castro hits 65,000-donor threshold to secure spot in first presidential debate

[rogue emissary]

The Democratic presidential contender had recently made a big public push to meet the criteria.

BY PATRICK SVITEK MAY 3, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Julián Castro is all but guaranteed a spot in the first primary debate after he announced Friday that he had reached 65,000 donors.

"Our campaign continues to get stronger and stronger," Castro said in a tweet. "You're making that happen. See you at the debates in June!"

To qualify for the debate next month, the Democratic National Committee is requiring that candidates hit 1% support in three polls or accrue 65,000 donors. But if more than 20 contenders satisfy either requirement — a possibility in the massive field — the DNC will prioritize candidates who have both the polling numbers and donor count.

Castro had long ago met the polling requirement but had been making a big push to also cross the donor threshold, constantly emailing supporters with updates on how many donors short he was and warning them he could miss the cut for the debate. Many of his donors have come since mid-March, when his campaign says it ramped up its digital fundraising efforts after a sluggish start.
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/03/julian-castro-hits-65000-donor-threshold-secure-spot-first-debate/

[Otto Lidenbrock]

1. Nice!

[nolabear]

2. Oh good! He's a great addition.

Well done!

[Cha]

3. Good!

[brooklynite]

4. Not yet...

There are now 21 candidates, likely to be 23 next week. That triggers both a contribution AND a polling requirement.

[NYMinute]

5. K&R

[Gothmog]

6. I contributed to Castro back in March

[oasis]

7. That's good news. Very good.

[OBrien]

8. I was happy to help!