Ritter raises $335K in first half of October
Campaign unveils new video-fundraising program featuring endorsement testimonials from local, national 'Hot Shots'
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Ritter raised $335,000 in campaign contributions during the first half of October, according to a report filed with the Secretary of State’s Office today.
The figure brings his campaign-to-date total to $3.5 million. Ritter ended the Sept. 28 to Oct. 11 filing period with $193,000 cash on hand. His campaign spent $308,000 during the period.
With just 20 days until Election Day, Ritter today also launched a new "Hot Shot" fundraising program featuring video endorsements from local and national dignitaries. The videos will be posted on a new page on Ritter's website and e-mailed to thousands of Coloradans. A new video from a Colorado or national "Hot Shot" will be posted and e-mailed each day.
In addition to telling voters why they are backing Bill, the "Hot Shots" will include an invitation to contribute online. "This campaign is all about looking forward, and this is a creative way for our supporters to generate even more enthusiasm for Bill Ritter," campaign manager Greg Kolomitz said. "We're using the web to promote Bill's vision for Colorado and to invite people to join our efforts."
The program kicks off today with an endorsement and fundraising pitch from former Denver Mayor Federico Peña, who also served in the Clinton Cabinet as secretary of the Transportation and Energy departments.
| Fundraising Total: | $3.5 million | |
| 2006 Totals: | ||
| January to March: | $465,000 | |
| April: | $156,000 | |
| May: | $200,000 | |
| June: | $360,000 | |
| July 1-12: | $121,000 | |
| July 13-26: | $106,000 | |
| July 27-Aug. 30: | $606,000 | |
| Aug. 31-Sept. 13: | $197,000 | |
| Sept. 14-27: | $225,000 | |
| Sept. 28-Oct. 11: | $335,000 | |
Visit additional coverage on the fundraising:
- Rocky Mountain News: Oct 18 - Ritter out-raises Beauprez
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