Posted on July 19, 2010 by Lucas in Featured, Press Releases, Press Room

RELEASE: Branstad adds $2.1 million this quarter – Tops $5.5 million total raised

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 19, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266

Branstad adds $2.1 million this quarter – Tops $5.5 million total raised – Donors approach 12,000 – Cash on hand more than triples

Campaign raises over $2.1 million in just six weeks

(URBANDALE) – Campaign fundraising reports filed today by the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign show more than $2.1 million raised in six weeks, the largest amount the campaign has raised during any reporting period to date. Additionally, the campaign’s cash on hand of more than $1.5 million is the largest balance reported during any period.

This brings the total amount of funds raised since the campaign’s inception to more than $5.5 million.

“This strong fundraising period is evidence of the excitement and momentum enjoyed by this campaign,” said Governor Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “Everywhere Gov. Branstad and Sen. Reynolds travel in this state, they are greeted with eager, enthusiastic support that is ready for a proven leader and effective manager in the governor’s office.”

Campaign reports were filed for the period that began on June 2, 2010 and ended on July 14, 2010, a six-week time period.

Key numbers:

  • $2,147,342: Raised during the six-week period ending July 14
  • $1,576,255: Cash on hand
  • 11,700: Individual donors since the campaign’s inception
  • $5,558,260: Raised since the campaign’s inception.

For more information on the Branstad/Reynolds ticket, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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