FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Portland – Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Steve Novick’s campaign announced today that it raised slightly over $346,000 in the first quarter of 2008 – a 57 percent increase over the last quarter of 2007.
“Along with the latest polling data showing Steve with a double-digit lead in the primary, these numbers confirm that we continue to build momentum with strong grassroots support from across Oregon,” said Novick campaign manager Jake Weigler. “We are confident that we will be able to counter Jeff Merkley’s out-of-state fundraising advantage in the primary and offer a strong challenge to Gordon Smith in the general election.”
Novick’s contributions came overwhelming from Oregon, with slightly over 77 percent of money raised in the quarter coming from in the state. Novick also continued to lead in online fundraising, passing 2,500 contributions and $400,000 total raised on the Democratic online clearinghouse ActBlue. Novick was the 7th highest candidate on ActBlue in the first quarter of 2008.
The campaign finished the quarter with over $195,000 cash on hand, which does not include $133,000 already committed towards future television advertising. The campaign has now raised over $893,000 for the election cycle.
