North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven raised more than $1.3 million toward his U.S. Senate bid during the first three months of 2010.
According to Hoeven's quarterly report to the Federal Election Commission, his campaign netted $1,388,538 in contributions as of March 31.
That figure does not include a $100,000 loan from Hoeven.
After campaign operating expenses, Hoeven has more than $1.2 million in cash on hand to use in his campaign against Democratic-NPL candidate Tracy Potter.
Hoeven and Potter are vying for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Byron Dorgan.
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"The outpouring of support shows that people are responding to our message, and we are encouraged by their enthusiasm and willingness to come out and get involved," Hoeven said in a campaign statement.
Potter's quarterly report was not immediately available this afternoon.
- Daum is a reporter at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, which is owned by Forum Communications Co.
