Minn. Democrat Graves Trails Bachmann Despite Loan

The Democrat hoping to unseat Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District has loaned his campaign another $150,000.

 

 

 

 

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Democrat hoping to unseat Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District has loaned his campaign another $150,000.

That's according to a federal campaign filing by hotelier Jim Graves covering his activity through the end of June. Graves, a first-time candidate, previously gave his campaign $100,000.

Even with the influx of personal wealth, Graves appears to significantly trail Bachmann. She said Thursday that she raked in more than $1.7 million in the three months through June, but has yet to reveal how much remains after expenses.

Graves' campaign carried about $405,000 in cash into July.

Bachmann is seeking a fourth term. She is a prodigious fundraiser but she is also dealing with deep debt from her unsuccessful bid for president.

 

AP

   

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