On Friday, U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell announced that he had raised more than $228,000 in the fourth fundraising quarter, with about 1,000 donations. More than 80 percent of those funds came from Alaskans, he said.
“We are very proud to have received such backing from voters who have a real stake in our campaign to replace Mark Begich,” he said. “Every quarter our campaign to bring decision-making home grows, as each quarter the number of donors nearly doubles the previous one. We are very excited about our constant progress.” (The full release is below)
Federal candidates must file quarterly reports with the FEC. The official fourth-quarter reports aren’t due until the end of the month.
Among Treadwell’s two main challengers in the Republican Senate primary, only former DNR Commissioner Dan Sullivan has released the total fourth-quarter fundraising amount. He said that he has raised more than $1.25 million. Much of that money is said to have come from high-powered fundraisers in the Lower 48.
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Begich hasn’t released his numbers yet. In the last quarter he raised $813,000, and had $2.4 million on hand.
Fundraising has not been Treadwell’s strong point. In the third quarter, he raised $196,000 and only had $155,000 cash on hand.
Expectations were higher for this quarter, as he hired high-powered D.C. fundraiser Lisa Spies.
Here’s Treadwell’s release in full:
Today, the Mead Treadwell U.S. Senate Campaign released their 4th quarter fundraising numbers. The campaign raised over $228,000 with over 80% of donors from Alaska.
The Treadwell campaign released the following statement regarding the 4th quarter finance numbers:
“Our campaign is thrilled with the amount of support we have received, especially from Alaskans. Of the nearly 1,000 donations received this quarter, more than 80 percent came from Alaskan voters. We are very proud to have received such backing from voters who have a real stake in our campaign to replace Mark Begich. Every quarter our campaign to bring decision-making home grows, as each quarter the number of donors nearly doubles the previous one. We are very excited about our constant progress. This is a campaign for Alaska, supported by Alaskans.
“Even with outside money pouring in, Alaska’s votes are not for sale. Mead has led in this race from the beginning and continues to do so. Mead has spent 40 years serving the state, and no one can buy that kind of experience or the loyal support it creates. Alaskans need a senator who understands our state and values. In November we will make a change in the Senate and Mead is proud to have such overwhelming support from those who will make that change.” – Fred Brown, Treadwell for Senate Campaign Spokesman.
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Mead’s lack of ability to attract campaign cash is unfortunate. He’s a good guy but fails to inspire people or gain their confidence. He’s a thoughtful guy but not someone who is a real political leader. I hope that he doesn’t get foolish and desparate ruining his own reputation and hurts the Republicans chances of victory in November. He’s a good guy. Just not a winner.
The united state senate race now appear that it will be between Mark Begich and whoever emerges, between Dan Sullivan and Joe Miller, from the Republican primary.
Realistically speaking, Treadwell’s campaign appears to be on life support with a very weak heart beat. Between Dan and Joe, Dan is the only candidate that can run a real race against Begich.