George Phillips

"I am humbled to have the support of the Republican voters across NY-22."

Tenney has high-profile support and a sizable cash advantage.

Tenney has the support of President Trump, among others.

The Democrat is running for a second term

The numbers come as the race enters the 2020 election year.

The former Broome DA's announcement comes the same day as campaign finance numbers are due.

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise is throwing his support behind former Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.

Phillips spoke in Binghamton on Wednesday

The Republican lost her re-election bid in 2018 by about 4,000 votes.

Candidates in New York's 22nd and 23rd districts have already declared their bids