Martin Heinrich, Heather Wilson lead in latest Senate campaign finance reports

Posted at: 10/14/2011 3:59 PM | Updated at: 10/15/2011 6:57 PM
By: The Associated Press

Heather Wilson

Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Former Congresswoman Heather Wilson has raised more than a half million dollars this summer for her campaign for the Republican nomination in New Mexico's open U.S. Senate race.

Wilson's fundraising outpaced GOP Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, who collected about $161,000 in net contributions from July through September.

Wilson raised $532,000.

Democratic Congressman Martin Heinrich reported contributions of almost $652,000 during the quarter.

The Senate seat is open next year because Democratic incumbent Jeff Bingaman is retiring.

Heinrich reported a cash balance of $1.1 million in his campaign account at the end of last month.

Wilson had cash-on-hand of nearly $953,000 and Sanchez had a balance of nearly $249,000.

Republican Greg Sowards and Democratic State Auditor Hector Balderas have not yet released their quarterly fundraising totals.

Paid Advertisement:

KOB welcomes a lively and courteous discussion as long as you follow the rules of conduct set forth in our Terms of Use. Comments are not pre-screened before they post. You agree that anything you post may be used, along with your name and profile picture, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the license you have granted pursuant to our Terms of Use.