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MEMPHIS, TN – Today, the Paul Young for Mayor campaign released its second quarter fundraising figures, showcasing overwhelming grassroots support for Young's mayoral bid. The campaign has raised $760,678.31 since Young announced his candidacy, including $254,656.15 in the second quarter alone. Young’s campaign reported $597,468.62 in cash on hand.

The campaign has received over 2,800 individual contributions — the most individual contributions of any mayoral campaign in Memphis history and more than all other candidates in the race combined. More than 2,000 of the campaign’s donors remain below the maximum donation limit, demonstrating widespread grassroots support and indicating the capacity for these donors to contribute further in the future

Paul Young said, “I am deeply humbled by the outpouring of support we have received. These record-breaking fundraising numbers are a vote of confidence in our shared vision of a Memphis where our neighborhoods are invested in, where public safety and justice go hand in hand, where our grandparents feel safe to sit out on their porches, and where every child has a fair shot at success. We are building a broad-based coalition of Memphians ready to roll-up their sleeves and propel us to victory on October 5th.”

Young’s commitment to engaging with the local community and empowering residents to take an active role in shaping Memphis's future is reflected in his grassroots fundraising success. His record includes significant roles such as President and CEO of the Downtown Memphis Commission, Director of the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development, and Director of Legislative Affairs in the Mayor’s Office of Shelby County.

Election Day is October 5, 2023, with Early Voting beginning on September 15th. All announced candidates must report campaign finance totals for the most recent reporting period by July 10, 2023.

Learn more at YoungforMemphis.com.