April 14, 2006 08:00 AM UTC

Crank Raises $62,389, Rivera $40,020

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• by: Colorado Pols

Republican Jeff Crank announced that his campaign for congress in CD-5 raised $62,389?in Q1 (which was not a full quarter for most Republican candidates, since Rep. Joel Hefley didn’t announce his retirement until February). Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera announced earlier this week that his campaign had raised? $40,020 in the eight days prior to the end of Q1.

Click below for the press releases from both candidates…

Crank Release:?

In the first 4 weeks of the 5th District Congressional race, Jeff Crank is proud to announce that he has raised $62,389 in the first quarter.? The FEC 1st Quarter filing period ended March 31st.? Jeff Crank officially announced his candidacy on March 6th.? The 1st Quarter report shows that Jeff Crank for Congress ended the first quarter with $43,821 cash on hand.? Crank is pleased to receive financial support from Colorado business & community leaders like Steve Schuck, Bruce & Marcy Benson, Jerry Biggs, Gary Loo, Bruce Shepard, Steve Bigari, Chief of Staff to Senator Allard Sean Conway, and many more.? Jeff Crank for Congress? 1st Quarter report shows strong support from Republican activists in donations less than $200, and also strong support from business leaders in the district and throughout the state.? The Crank campaign is proud to report contributions from nearly 200 people.?

Rivera Release:

Colorado Springs Mayor and candidate for the 5th Congressional District of Colorado, Lionel Rivera raised $40,020 for his campaign after announcing his candidacy only eight days prior to the close of the financial quarter.

“We feel very confident about our campaign?s early momentum and the enthusiasm of our supporters,? said Rivera. ?I have worked hard for this community as Mayor and am hopeful that I will be able to continue to serve the entire 5th District as their next Congressman.?

Lionel Rivera filed his Statement of Candidacy on March 17, 2006 with the Federal Elections Commission and was allowed to begin raising money at that point. Rivera officially kicked of his campaign for U.S. Congress on March 23, 2006.

“At a time when integrity in Congress counts more than ever, Mayor Rivera has the right experience and value system to represent this district in Washington, DC.? said campaign manager Steve Truebner.

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