“Long Islanders are investing in this campaign because they believe in having an independent voice fighting for them in Congress,” Gillen’s campaign said in a statement. Driscoll’s campaign was contacted multiple times for comment on the fundraising figures and its campaign strategy, but did not respond by press time. Gillen’s campaign reported contributions from individual donors, labor unions, corporate political action committees and Democratic organizations. The campaign also reported contributions from Republican-aligned PACs and transfers from other authorized committees. Her campaign also reported spending on payroll, digital consulting, direct mail, text messaging and compliance services.