Money in Political Campaigns in Maryland and Pennsylvania

May 6, 2026, 21:58
USPolitics

Introduction

Some Democratic candidates in Maryland and Pennsylvania have news about their money.

Main Body

Geonta Simmons is a candidate in Maryland. He spent $5,426.56 of campaign money on fast food and fun. This is a problem. He said he used the wrong credit card by mistake. He is now paying the money back. Josh Shapiro is the Governor of Pennsylvania. He has a lot of money for his campaign. He got $3.6 million in five weeks. Now he has $37 million in total. Governor Shapiro has much more money than his opponent, Stacy Garrity. He needs this money for expensive TV ads. Many people think he wants to be President in 2028.

Conclusion

One candidate in Maryland has money problems. One leader in Pennsylvania has a lot of money.

Learning

💰 Talking About Amounts

In this story, we see two ways to talk about having things (like money).

1. A lot of / Much more We use these when the number is very big.

  • He has a lot of money. →\rightarrow (Big amount)
  • He has much more money than... →\rightarrow (Comparing two people)

2. Small amounts When we see a specific number, we just say it.

  • *5,426.56∗5,426.56* \rightarrow$ (Exact amount)

🛠ī¸ Useful Action Words

Look at how these words move money:

  • Spent →\rightarrow Money goes out (gave money for food).
  • Got →\rightarrow Money comes in (received money).
  • Paying back →\rightarrow Money returns (giving money back after a mistake).

💡 Quick Tip: The Word "Opponent"

In politics, an opponent is simply the other person in the race.

  • Person A vs. Person B →\rightarrow Person B is the opponent.

Vocabulary Learning

candidate (n.)
A person who is running for a job or position, especially in an election.
Example:The candidate gave a speech to the voters.
money (n.)
Cash or funds that can be used to buy things.
Example:She kept her money in a savings account.
campaign (n.)
A series of actions or messages to win support for a political candidate.
Example:The campaign started last month.
spent (v.)
Used money to buy something.
Example:He spent $5 on food.
fast (adj.)
Quick or done quickly.
Example:She ate fast food at the corner shop.
food (n.)
Anything that can be eaten.
Example:They bought food for the picnic.
problem (n.)
A difficult situation that needs a solution.
Example:It is a problem that needs to be solved.
credit (n.)
A card that lets you buy now and pay later.
Example:She used her credit card to pay for the groceries.
mistake (n.)
An error or something done incorrectly.
Example:He made a mistake when he wrote the number.
governor (n.)
The leader of a state or region.
Example:The governor announced new rules.