Topping off his best fundraising quarter to date, Andrew Rice today announced that he has raised $1 million during this campaign cycle. Over $430,000 came in during the first quarter of this year alone,
With nearly 2/3 of the total funds raised coming from Oklahoma and over 95% of his contributions raised from individual donors, it's clear that Andrew Rice has burgeoning support from everyday people.
This campaign is on pace to becoming this cycle's classic "David vs Goliath" victory, similar to that of Jon Tester in 2006. Tester's campaign made it to the million mark days before his June 6 primary. Andrew Rice is nearly two months ahead of that pace, and doesn't have a primary opponent to contend with.
More on the numbers for Rice....
Press release for Q1 numbers on the campaign website:
"It's encouraging to have the support of thousands of people who share my desire for change," Rice said. "This has never been about how much money we raise because I know I am the underdog against the well funded and powerful special interests in Washington. We're building a strong grassroots campaign that, despite my opponent's monetary advantage, will make us competitive in November."
DSCC take on Rice's best quarter to date:
Oklahoma State Senator Andrew Rice (D) has been picking up steam in his campaign to replace Republican Jim Inhofe. [...]
Rice’s opponent, Republican Jim Inhofe (R) cast a series of shameful votes in recent weeks. Inhofe was one of only a handful to vote against a compromise bill to help homeowners hit by the mortgage crisis. Inhofe also voted against a stimulus package that will provide tax rebates to working families in Oklahoma, and against a bill that would allow pre-natal care to be covered under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
The momentum keeps shifting in Sen. Rice's direction. Help him to keep moving toward victory in November - donate via ActBlue or the campaign's website, andrewforoklahoma.com.
Best,
Karina Henderson
Rice for US Senate
