Erik Paulsen tops Minnesota House delegation in fundraising

Federal elected officials from Minnesota released their fundraising records for the most recent financial quarter this weekend, with Rep. Erik Paulsen topping all other House incumbents by adding $340,134 to his already substantial haul this year.

Democratic Rep. Tim Walz, who is also expected to face strong opposition, pulled in $221,351, according to FEC filings.

Rep. Michele Bachmann is focused on fundraising for her presidential bid, for which she raised $4.1 million.

In Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, where at least four DFL candidates are vying to take on Rep. Chip Cravaack, Tarryl Clark gathered up $228,000, more than Cravaack, although Cravaack has more money on hand.

Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson raised the least of the group, although he had a healthy fund on hand at the end of the last election cycle.

Join the Minnesota Independent this week as we dig further into the fundraising numbers in each district.

All data comes from Federal Election Commission quarterly filings.