Courtney Campaign Raises over $1.2 Million

Courtney Campaign Raises over $1.2 Million

Sunday, July 16, 2006

June 30 cash on hand figures for all prior 2nd district challengers
Joe's campaign for change continues to break all prior fundraising records for challengers in Connecticut's Second Congressional District!

The campaign raised $1,263,071.88 as of June 30th, with $988,430.42 on hand.

More from the Associated Press today:

The campaign war chest of Democratic congressional candidate Joe Courtney grew by more than $457,000 in the past three months, Courtney announced Saturday.

A former state representative from Vernon, Courtney is challenging three-term Republican incumbent Rob Simmons, for the 2nd District that covers most of eastern
Connecticut.

"I appreciate the confidence that the hardworking families of Connecticut have placed in my candidacy and I will continue to work tirelessly to bring change to our country," Courtney said in a statement.

Of the contributions this quarter, 70 percent were in amounts of less than $200 and the average contribution was about $66. Courtney said 85 percent of his contributions came from individuals and more than $16,000 came from online donors in the final three days of the quarter.

http://www.joecourtney.com/blog/2006/07/courtney-campaign-raises-over-12.html