Democrat Mike Franken raised $1 million in last fundraising period — more than Grassley and Finkenauer
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Retired Navy Admiral Mike Franken was the only Iowa candidate for federal office to raise more than $1 million in the latest fundraising period, new financial disclosures show.
Franken is a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate. He faces former U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer and physician and city councilor Glenn Hurst in the June 7 primary. The winner is expected to take on incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in November.
During the nearly seven-week period that ended May 18, Franken reported raising $1,034,655 to the Federal Election Commission. Finkenauer, who entered the race as the perceived frontrunner, raised $653,119.
Finkenauer, who has the backing of the major fundraising group EMILY's List, has raised more money overall this election cycle: $3,698,807. Franken has raised $2,852,668 so far this cycle.
With little recent public polling, the numbers give some insight into the enthusiasm the candidates are generating in the closing weeks of the primary race.
Here are the numbers reported on the latest FEC filings:
U.S. Senate
Democrats
Abby Finkenauer
Total receipts: $653,119
Total spent: $873,689
Cash on hand: $559,467
Mike Franken
Total receipts: $1,034,655
Total spent: $1,783,523
Cash on hand: $253,419
Glenn Hurst
Total receipts: $12,580
Total spent: $25,199
Cash on hand: $33,254
Republicans
State Sen. Jim Carlin
Total receipts: $127,528
Total spent: $123,100
Cash on hand: $9,789
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
Total receipts: $462,520
Total spent: $737,304
Cash on hand: $4,320,716
1st Congressional District
Democrats
State Rep. Christina Bohannan
Total receipts: $213,552
Total spent: $102,645
Cash on hand: $933,159
Republicans
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Total receipts: $258,524
Total spent: $140,388
Cash on hand: $2,221,081
2nd Congressional District
Democrats
State Sen. Liz Mathis
Total receipts: $267,838
Total spent: $214,431
Cash on hand: $1,407,573
Republicans
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson
Total receipts: $379,226
Total spent: $603,553
Cash on hand: $1,556,125
3rd Congressional District
Democrats
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne
Total receipts: $401,559
Total spent: $155,931
Cash on hand: $2,840,312
Republicans
Nicole Hasso
Total receipts: $61,453
Total spent: $101,949
Cash on hand: $100,408
Gary Leffler
Leffler, a Republican activist from West Des Moines, has filed a statement of organization with the FEC, but as of Friday afternoon he had not filed campaign finance disclosures. Candidates are required to file financial reports when they raise or spend more than $5,000.
State Sen. Zach Nunn
Total receipts: $94,662
Total spent: $335,078
Cash on hand: $223,290
4th Congressional District
Republicans
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra
Total receipts: $133,647
Total spent: $141,451
Cash on hand: $901,227
Democrats
Ryan Melton
Total receipts: $4,967
Total spent: $238
Cash on hand: $5,835
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Politics reporter Katie Akin contributed to this report.
Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Register. Reach her at bpfann@dmreg.com or 515-284-8244. Follow her on Twitter at @brianneDMR.
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