Hillary Clinton finally raised more than Bernie Sanders last night, according to press releases from their respective campaigns. According to the Clinton campaign, Hillary raised $26.4 million last month. And according to the Sanders campaign, Bernie pulled in $25.8 million.
Sanders had been outraising Clinton.
Via the Clinton campaign:
“Hillary Clinton raised about $26.4 million in primary funds for Hillary for America and more than $9.5 million for the DNC and state parties across the country through the Hillary Victory Fund. Clinton has now raised $213.5 million in primary funds for the campaign and more than $46 million for the DNC and state parties through the HVF. HFA enters May in strong financial shape with about $30 million on hand.”
And via the Sanders campaign:
“Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign on Sunday announced that supporters made almost 1 million donations in April totaling $25.8 million, far surpassing the campaign’s average monthly total of $17 million.
“Since the Sanders campaign was launched one year ago, his supporters have revolutionized campaign fundraising and demonstrated that he can wage a competitive campaign for president without relying on Wall Street and other special interests. More than 7.4 million contributions have poured in from more than 2.4 million donors totaling $210 million.
“A key to Sanders’ fundraising success has been that his grassroots supporters consistently have contributed more to his campaign than Hillary Clinton’s big-dollar donors. Sanders’ April donations far exceeded Hillary for America’s $21 million in March. …
“In April, the average contribution was slightly less than $26. Only 3 percent of the total came from donors who have given the maximum $2,700 an individual may donate to a candidate. More than 51 percent Hillary Clinton’s donors have maxed out.
“A typical Sanders donor is 27 years old. Forty-one percent of people giving to his campaign are between the ages of 18 and 39, an unprecedented level of support from younger Americans. ‘Teacher’ is the most common profession followed by ‘student’ and ‘engineer.'”
