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The frontrunner in Maine's upcoming Democratic primary has managed to outraise Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has held office since 1997, by millions.
Looking at updated fundraising reports submitted before a Thursday deadline set by the federal government, The Bangor Daily News found that Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, Collins' leading rival, has outraised the U.S. senator by nearly $7 million.
According to the fundraising reports, Gideon managed to raise more than $8 million during the pre-primary period, bringing her up to more than $22 million in total funds raised. The House speaker spent a total of $7.2 million during that period, leaving her with $5.5 million in cash on hand.
Meanwhile, Collins raised $3 million during the pre-primary period, bringing her fundraising total this cycle up to more than $16 million.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/maine-democrat-challenging-susan-collins-outraises-gop-senator-by-millions/ar-BB16iBhu?li=BBorjTa&ocid=DELLDHP
jpak
(41,757 posts)Clash City Rocker
(3,390 posts)Very deeply concerned.
Indykatie
(3,695 posts)I have to ask though, what has Gideon spent $7 million on? That's seems like a lot during the Dem primary phase of the race. These Senate campaigns are so damn expensive and it's getting worse.