October 27, 2006 - 4:24pm
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Linda Stender for Congress

STENDER OUTRAISES FERGUSON AGAIN
Stender Raised $1.7 Million To Date

Scotch Plains, NJ -- Linda Stender has outraised Rep. Mike Ferguson for the third consecutive Federal Election Commission reporting period.

Linda Stender raised over $207,000 during the first 18 days of October, while Mike Ferguson raised just barely $91,000."Linda Stender continues to gain momentum," said Linda Stender for Congress campaign manager Ed Oatman. "Linda Stender's ability to raise money will allow us to deliver our message to voters and that will translate into victory on election day. We continue to outraise Mike Ferguson in small donations while he continues to rely on lobbyists and D.C. PACs. Our accumulation of small donations is proof positive voters are with Linda Stender and want common sense change."

Linda Stender continues to raise more in small dollar contributions compared to Mike Ferguson. In the first 18 days of October, Linda Stender raised over $41,000 in small funds, while Mike Ferguson just barely raised over $2,700.

Linda Stender has raised nearly $1.7 million to date. The Stender campaign has raised more money than either of the previous Democrats who have run against Mike Ferguson. Stender is on the DCCC's Red to Blue program, making her campaign one of the top nationally targeted districts in the country.

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