Politics & Government

Senate Candidate Tim Kaine Raises $2.25 Million from 4,600 Supporters

Former governor began his campaign on April 5th

Senate candidate Tim Kaine has raised $2.25 million from more than 4,600 supporters, he said in a news release this morning.

Kaine, a former governor of Virginia, began his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat, Sen. Jim Webb, on April 5th.Β 

Former Senator George Allen, who is running for the same job, raised $1.5 million in the first quarter, before Kaine got in the race. Allen has not released figures for money he has raised in the second quarter.

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"Tim Kaine has laid out an optimistic vision of bringing Virginia answers to Washington to help Washington address serious national problems," said Brandi Hoffine, campaign press secretary, in a news release.

"We are pleased with how many people are responding to this campaign in its first weeks," she said. "Our primary focus for the coming months will be building on our strong network of grassroots supporters who have already committed to helping elect Governor Kaine to the U.S. Senate and making sure every Virginia voter has the opportunity to hear his plans for creating jobs, growing our economy and restoring fiscal discipline in Washington."

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