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Hornedo Surges Past Carson in Q2: Grassroots Energy Redefines the Race in Indiana’s 7th
Carson had his best Q2 in his 17-year career. Yet Hornedo has more donors, more small-dollar support, and more in-district and in-state momentum—all without any corporate PAC money.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
TOP-LINE TAKEAWAYS (Q2 2025)
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Raised 2.5x more from individuals and more than Carson ever has from individuals in an off-year Q2
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693 donations, more than 4x Carson and the highest ever in an off-year Q2
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575 unique individual donors, more than 4x Carson and the highest ever in an off-year Q2
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547 donations under $100 (79%) compared to Carson’s 10 (7%), a tidal wave of grassroots giving
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Average donation size of $170.71 compared to $1,335 for Carson, showing wide donor appeal
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98.3% raised from individuals compared to Carson’s 22%
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95 in-district donors, nearly 5x Carson and more than the last five off-year Q2s combined
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147 in-state donors, nearly 5x Carson and more than the last four off-year Q2s combined
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Donors from 41 states + DC, signaling a national movement forming behind local leadership
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$0 in corporate PAC contributions, a 100% grassroots campaign
Pulled from the Federal Election Commission, the data is organized HERE.
Indianapolis, IN — George Hornedo’s campaign for Congress today released its second-quarter fundraising report, marking a decisive turning point in Indiana’s 7th District. Despite Congressman André Carson having his best Q2 ever, Hornedo has officially outperformed him across nearly every major metric—from number of donors to small-dollar volume to geographic reach.
“We’re not waiting for permission,” said Hornedo. “We’re building something new—with people—and we’re just getting started.”
Tony Coelho—former Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair, the first-ever elected U.S. House Majority Whip, Chair of Al Gore’s 2000 presidential campaign, and Chair of George Hornedo for Congress—added:
“What George accomplished last quarter isn’t just impressive. It’s historic for this district. I’ve chaired presidential campaigns and led the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. I know what it takes to win. George is building this campaign from the ground up—with people—and these numbers make one thing clear: he’s putting together a winning coalition.”
Example supporters include respected local leaders like Marianne Glick and Mickey Maurer as well as national leaders like Naomi Aberly (Former Planned Parenthood National Board Chair) and Marco Davis (CEO and President of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute).
HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON: HORNEDO VS. CARSON (Q2 2025)
HISTORICAL COMPARISON
Total Donations (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 693
Carson Q2 2025 = 164
Carson Best Q2 = 272
Carson Average Q2 = 146
Total Unique Donors (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 575
Carson Q2 2025 = 132
Carson Best Q2 = 226
Carson Average Q2 = 122
Total Unique Donors, Individuals Only (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 575
Carson Q2 2025 = 59
Carson Best Q2 = 200
Carson Average Q2 = 88
Total Raised (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = $157,960.40
Carson Q2 2025 = $212,302.73
Carson Best Q2 = $212,302.73
Carson Average Q2 = $136,018.62
Total Raised, Individuals Only (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = $117,960.40
Carson Q2 2025 = $46,944.31
Carson Best Q2 = $99,854.30
Carson Average Q2 = $61,933.39
Percent Raised from Individuals (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 98.3%
Carson Q2 2025 = 22.11%
Carson Best Q2 = 85.29%
Carson Average Q2 = 45.51%
Total Donations Under $100 (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 547
Carson Q2 2025 = 10
Carson Best Q2 = 15
Carson Average Q2 = 10
Percentage Donations Under $100 (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 79%
Carson Q2 2025 = 7%
Carson Best Q2 = 30%
Carson Average Q2 = 7%
Total Donors Within District (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 95
Carson Q2 2025 = 20
Carson Best Q2 = 130
Carson Average Q2 = 40
Total Donors Outside of District (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 481
Carson Q2 2025 = 112
Carson Best Q2 = 116
Carson Average Q2 = 76
Total Donors Within State (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 147
Carson Q2 2025 = 39
Carson Best Q2 = 178
Carson Average Q2 = 58
Total Donors Outside of State (Q2)
Hornedo Q2 2025 = 429
Carson Q2 2025 = 93
Carson Best Q2 = 98
Carson Average Q2 = 58
NARRATIVE BREAKDOWN
Grassroots Strength
George’s 693 total contributions and 575 unique donors are more than 4x Carson’s Q2 average, proof that this campaign is powered by people and not insiders.
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Hornedo raised more small-dollar donations in one quarter than Carson has in all off-year Q2s combined.
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His 79% small-dollar rate dwarfs Carson’s historical average of 7%.
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Many donors gave more than once, signaling depth of investment and not just curiosity.
Indiana Roots
With more in-district donors than Carson’s last five off-year Q2s combined and more in-state donors than Carson’s last four off-year Q2s combined, Hornedo’s support is homegrown and rising.
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Despite Carson’s incumbency, Hornedo has built a stronger base in just a few months without the advantages of title, staff, or party machinery.
National Momentum
Donors from 41 states + DC underscore a campaign with national resonance.
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Carson’s best off-year Q2, in 2015, drew 98 out-of-state donors. Hornedo drew 428 this quarter.
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This is no longer a local challenge. It’s a generational signal being heard across the country.
Structural Breakthrough
Hornedo raised more from individuals alone than Carson has ever raised total in an off-year Q2.
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George raised less than 2% raised from PACs compared to Carson’s 78% which is his highest dependence on PACs in any quarter ever
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George rejects corporate PAC money compared to Carson who raises more from corporate PACs than from individuals
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It’s not just a new campaign. It’s a clean break from a broken political structure.
These numbers don’t just show viability.
They show momentum. They show a path to victory. And they show a new coalition rising to claim it.