Of the Democratic presidential candidates, Buttigieg raises most from NH in 2019

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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders had the most New Hampshire campaign contributors in 2019, but Pete Buttigieg’s campaign had the biggest financial backing among Granite Staters.

Buttigieg, the former South Bend, Ind., mayor, raised received $398,683.90 from New Hampshire donors last year, according to Federal Election Commission filings.

“From record crowds across the state to huge canvass kickoffs this weekend, the grassroots support for Pete Buttigieg in the Granite State is strong and growing,” said Kevin Donohoe, the campaign’s New Hampshire communications director.

Sanders’ 935 contributors made 10,550 gifts totaling $361,370. Several have given more than 100 times. The average New Hampshire contribution to the Vermont senator’s campaign is $34.25, the lowest average of all the presidential contenders.

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