AFL-CIO Political Portal

Strickland for Governor | Strickland Raises $2.5 Million in June and July
Columbus, Ohio – The Strickland for Governor campaign today announced it has raised more than $8.8 million since entering the race in May 2005 and reported $5.1 million total funds available as of the end of July’s filing deadline.

At a daily average contribution rate of nearly $50,000 for the period, Strickland raised $2.5 million in June and July.

The campaign established its initial record-breaking pace when it went from zero to $1 million in the bank during the first 80 days of Strickland’s candidacy.

Last 5 posts in Fundraising

• PA 7: Superb Fundraising Gives Sestak a Shot Against Weldon - August 16th, 2006

Last 5 posts in Governor Races

• MI-Gov Poll: DeVos (R) 48% , Granholm (D) 46% - Rasmussen (500 LV, MOE 4.5) - August 31st, 2006
• MI-Gov Poll: DeVos (R) 43% , Granholm (D) 48% - Strategic Vision (R) (1200 LV, MOE 3%) - August 27th, 2006
• CA-Gov Poll: Schwarzenegger (R) 52% , Angelides (D) 38% - SurveyUSA (525 LV, MOE +-4.4%) - August 27th, 2006
• AFT-CT Endorses DeStefano and Glassman - ctnewsjunkie.com - August 23rd, 2006
• Perdue has big lead, polls say | ajc.com - August 23rd, 2006

Last 5 posts in Ohio

• OH-Sen Poll: Brown (D) 46%, DeWine (R) 40% - Gallup (584 LV, MOE ±4) - August 27th, 2006
• OH-18: 8 vie to fill GOP Rep. Ney's place on ballot - August 18th, 2006
• AFL-CIO Weblog | Ohio, Arizona Minimum Wage Increases Head for November Ballot - August 15th, 2006
• OH Governor Poll: Strickland (D) 57% Blackwell (R) 35% - Survey USA - August 9th, 2006
• OH Senate Poll: Brown (D) 49% DeWine (R) 41% - Survey USA - August 9th, 2006