Justin Fareed top fundraiser in fourth quarter
Total contributions total nearly $900,000
Justin Fareed
–Justin Fareed was the top fundraiser in the fourth quarter of 2015, bringing his total contributions to $870,898 in his bid for the seat that Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) will vacate in California’s 24th Congressional District.
“I am humbled and encouraged by the strong financial support and enthusiasm that our campaign has garnered,” said Fareed. “As we move forward in 2016, I will continue to address the issues of our nation’s security and economic stability and offer the solutions that career politicians have failed to provide.”
Fareed’s campaign started the race with $102,000 in the 1st quarter of 2015, $118,000 in the 2nd quarter, $212,000 in the 3rd quarter, and a surge in the 4th quarter ending the year with more than $438,000.
Justin Fareed is a third generation cattle rancher and currently serves as Vice President of his family’s local business, Pro Band Sports Industries, Inc. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, he was a UCLA football running back and worked on the UCLA football coaching staff before serving under Congressman Ed Whitfield as a legislative aid on Capitol Hill.
The 24th Congressional District encompasses Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, and part of Ventura County.
Also running for the seat: Democrat Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider, Republican Matt Kokkonen, Republican Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian, Democrat Salud Carbajal, and Democrat William Ostrander, and Republican Tyler Gross.
