[Washington 1st Reuters]-Senator Bernie Sanders, who is contending for nominations for opposition and Democrats for next year's US presidential election, reveals that he has raised $ 25.3 million in election funds in the third quarter did.
It has expanded from $ 18 million in the previous quarter and is currently the highest among the 19 Democratic candidates on a quarterly basis. The number of small donors was 1.4 million. The amount of funds collected since February when the race was announced was $ 61.5 million.
Saunders is currently ranked second in the approval survey.
US $ 19.1 million was raised in the third quarter by Mayor Pete Buttage, Mayor of Indiana, who is aiming for top-ranking in support. However, last year's $ 24.8 million was lower. The average donation amounted to $ 32, making small contributions conspicuous.
Buttage Mayor has raised $ 51 million since the beginning of the year.
Candidates need to publicize the election funds won in the third quarter by mid-October.