By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/beto-orourke-fundraising-remains-strong-with-9-4-million-in-18-days Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Beto O’Rourke fundraising remains strong, with $9.4 million in 18 days Politics Apr 3, 2019 2:53 PM EDT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke says he raised $9.4 million in donations during his first 18 days of campaigning, taking in more than $500,000 a day. The ex-Texas congressman didn’t release his total number of contributions but announced Wednesday that 98 percent of his donations were less than $200 and 99 percent came online. He says the average donation was $43. O’Rourke raised $6.1 million during his first 24 hours of presidential campaigning beginning March 14, edging Bernie Sanders’ $5.9 million over the same period to top the Democratic field. That was seen as O’Rourke passing a key early test of his national appeal. Sanders entered the race in February and announced raising $18.2 million in 41 days of campaigning. O’Rourke says his haul means he “remains the highest per-day raising candidate.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke says he raised $9.4 million in donations during his first 18 days of campaigning, taking in more than $500,000 a day. The ex-Texas congressman didn’t release his total number of contributions but announced Wednesday that 98 percent of his donations were less than $200 and 99 percent came online. He says the average donation was $43. O’Rourke raised $6.1 million during his first 24 hours of presidential campaigning beginning March 14, edging Bernie Sanders’ $5.9 million over the same period to top the Democratic field. That was seen as O’Rourke passing a key early test of his national appeal. Sanders entered the race in February and announced raising $18.2 million in 41 days of campaigning. O’Rourke says his haul means he “remains the highest per-day raising candidate.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now