April 09, 2009 02:00 AM UTC

Markey Breaks Fundraising Record in Q1

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• by: Colorado Pols

Democratic Rep. Betsy Markey announced today that her re-election campaign raised more than $340,000 in Q1, which the campaign says is the most ever raised by a freshman Representative in Colorado history. Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter was the previous record-holder, raising $263,900 in Q1 2007.

Full press release follows…

Today Congresswoman Betsy Markey announced that she has raised more than $340,000 in the first quarter of 2009.  Markey’s total is the highest amount ever raised by a freshman representative for the first quarter in Colorado history.

Markey’s campaign will report more than $300,000 cash on hand.

“I am so honored to have the continued support of the people of the Fourth Congressional District,” said Markey.  “I made a promise to my constituents to work as an independent voice in Washington, DC and the continued support of so many people who live and work in Colorado shows that we are keeping that promise. In such tough economic times I am humbled that people are reaching deep in their pockets to support me as a fiscally responsible voice for the people of the Fourth District in Congress. ”

Markey’s fundraising numbers represent support from nearly 600 individual donors-Republicans, Democrats, and Independents-from across the 4th congressional district.  Over 75% of the campaign’s contributions came from donors inside Colorado.