Bice, Barresi lead GOP fundraising in 5th, while Horn tops all candidates in last quarter

Republican state Sen. Stephanie Bice raised nearly $300,000 for her congressional campaign in the last three months of 2019, while two GOP newcomers to the 5th District race posted six-figure fundraising totals.

U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn, the Democratic incumbent in the 5th District, eclipsed all of her would-be rivals, collecting about $800,000 in the fourth quarter and boosting her warchest to $1.8 million. Horn raised more money from donors than all of the Republicans combined, according to reports filed this week with the Federal Election Commission.

The 5th Congressional District includes most of Oklahoma County and Pottawatomie and Seminole Counties.

Horn, of Oklahoma City, is serving her first term after scoring a huge upset in 2018 over Republican incumbent Steve Russell. State and national Republicans have made the seat a top target for 2020.