Merkley releases April fundraising numbers

Jeff Merkley released his April fundraising numbers today, following Novick’s announcement yesterday that he hit the $1 million mark last month. 

Merkley raised over $485,000 over the month. Novick’s campaign received almost $139,000. 

Initially, the numbers are quite disparate, however, Merkley loaned himself $250,000, without which he would have outraised Novick by a little less than $100,000. 

While Novick’s campaign touted its in-state supporters and noted that the majority of its contributions come from with Oregon, Merkley highlighted his across-America appeal, touting the fact that the campaign has received contributions from all 50 states. 

“Progressive Democrats across Oregon and across the country are supporting Jeff Merkley’s campaign to defeat Republican Gordon Smith,” said Merkley campaign spokesman Matt Canter.  “Gordon Smith has stockpiled millions from D.C. special interests and is already on television falsely attacking Merkley’s record.  Merkley is building a national network of progressives because that is what it will take to defeat Gordon Smith in November.”