Both Democrats seeking the nomination to run against Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) have reported strong fundraising totals — though they’ll first have to spend it in competition for the Dem nod.
State Sen. Tarryl Clark has raised $308,015, her campaign announced, after having just gotten into the race with nine weeks left in the third quarter. She has just under $270,000 cash on hand. Clark has quickly emerged as the Democratic establishment’s candidate, with the support of the state AFL-CIO, SEIU, AFSCME, and various elected officials and other organizations.
Maureen Reed, a former state university regent and the 2006 Independence Party nominee for Lt. Governor, raised over $130,000 in the third quarter, and has over $300,000 cash on hand. “Maureen now sits with over $300,000 cash on hand, all of which was raised without relying on endorsements from prominent individuals or special interests,” campaign manager Jason Isaacson said in a press release. “This outpouring of support shows that our message of creating jobs, fixing healthcare, and reducing the national debt is resonating with people.”
