Clinton campaign likely to exceed $100 million in 2015

Clinton had raised $75 million as of Sept. 30.

The campaign has held numerous private fundraisers in the fourth quarter featuring female senators, former presidents and celebrities, with patrons often shelling out more than the $2,700 maximum individual donation to attend. Donors could contribute more if they made a “family ticket” or “table” donation.

During the second and third quarters, the Clinton campaign raised $23 and $22 million, respectively, and if fundraising keeps pace this quarter, the Clinton campaign should have a similar result, according to reports. Her total haul for the third quarter was $29.4 million. The figure factors in both Clinton-attended fundraisers and other donations.

The former secretary of state’s husband, Bill Clinton, began fundraising for Clinton in October and will join her on the campaign trail in January. His popularity among Democratic voters is expected to help broaden her appeal in Iowa and New Hampshire leading into the early February caucus and primary season.

Clinton leads her chief rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders, nationally by a large margin (54.7-30.7), yet the socialist candidate bests her in New Hampshire (49.3-43.5). Clinton still leads the competition by a large margin in Iowa (50-37.5).

“This deadline is an important test for the campaign,” the former president wrote in a Thursday night fundraising email for his wife’s campaign. “What happens between now and midnight tomorrow will determine whether we have the resources we need to compete in Iowa, New Hampshire and beyond.”

While Clinton is expected to exceed her fundraising goals, Sanders has reported over 2 million individual donations during the fourth quarter, but with the average donation being in the single digits. The Democratic socialist candidate has relied primarily on grassroots efforts to combat Clinton, and while his number of supporters grows, he has yet to topple Clinton in cash raised.