Tom Emmer: I Raised $220K in First Month Running for Bachmann's Seat

In a little more than three weeks, the Emmer for Congress Campaign raised more than $220,000. The Emmer Campaign will file the required quarterly report with the Federal Election Commission detailing donations from a fundraising support network of over 300 individual donors.

“In less than a month Tom was able to launch and set the foundation of a first rate campaign as well as produce a strong fundraising report that draws on a broad network of donors,” said State Senator Karin Housley, Emmer’s Treasurer.

“I am humbled by the outpouring of support and generosity from across the district, from Lino Lakes to Ramsey to St. Cloud,” said Emmer. Strong fundraising numbers demonstrate the high level of support needed to build a campaign primed for the general election. After a successful campaign launch, these fundraising numbers indicate that Emmer’s campaign has the momentum needed to carry it to victory.

The other Republicans in the race, State Sen. John Pederson of St. Cloud and Anoka County Commission Chairwoman Rhonda Sivarajah, and DFL candidate Judy Adams, an environmental activist from Circle Pines, have yet to release their fundraising reports.

Next week, the Federal Election Commission will release campaign finance records for all congressional candidates covering the months of April, May and June.

Read the full post at startribune.com. 

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