Fitz-Gerald Raises $254,861

by: Colorado Pols

Thu Jan 31, 2008 at 14:16:33 PM MST

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Today Senator Joan Fitz-Gerald, the former President of the Colorado State Senate and a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, released fundraising totals for the final quarter of 2007 after filing a report with FEC in the fourth quarter. 1,067 donors contributed a total of $254, 861 to Senator Fitz-Gerald. The campaign has raised $878,845 as of December 31, 2007.

"We are very proud of the support within the district and our campaign continues to grow every day. We are looking forward to the caucus process and continue to build the grassroots of our campaign," said campaign manager Mary Alice Mandarich.

Fitz-Gerald Fundraising Facts:

Total dollars raised: $254,861

Total donors for Q4: 1,067

Total donors from CD-2 for Q4: 503 donors (37 donors from Adams, 203 Boulder, 6 from Broomfield, 15 from Clear Creek, 15 from Eagle, 6 from Gilpin, 11 from Grand, 183 from Jefferson, 25 from Summit, 2 from Weld) Note: Counties as a whole, not divided by district lines.

Average donation from Colorado for Q4: $174

Total dollars raised overall: $878,845

Cash-on-hand: $520, 690

Senator Joan Fitz-Gerald, the former President of the Colorado State Senate and the first woman ever elected to that position, is running for Congress to change Washington. She brings a sense of urgency to the challenges of keeping the economy strong, bringing our troops home from Iraq, providing affordable health care for all Americans and promoting renewable energy.