JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has reported bringing in more than $1 million toward his re-election bid during the first quarter of this year.
It’s the Democrat’s highest fundraising quarter of this election cycle.
The money includes nearly $940,000 in contributions from individuals and political committees, as well as transfers from other authorized committees.
Begich’s campaign says more than 1,500 Alaskans contributed to the campaign.
Begich reported having $2.8 million on hand, as of March 31.
Republicans see Begich’s seat as key to their efforts to reclaim control of the U.S. Senate.
GOP hopefuls in the race include Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell, former state Natural Resources Commissioner Dan Sullivan and Joe Miller, the 2010 Republican nominee for Senate.
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