Walz, Coleman release their fundraising totals in governor’s race

Published 10:21 pm Monday, January 8, 2018

ST. PAUL — The rush for cash is on in the crowded race for Minnesota governor.

Democratic candidate and Rep. Tim Walz said Monday his campaign had raised more than $1.1 million in 2017. Fellow Democrat and former St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said he’d raised more than $800,000.

It highlights the expensive race for the open governor’s seat ahead as candidates jockey for support among their parties. Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican challenger Jeff Johnson raised a combined $5 million in the 2014 election.

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Several other Democratic candidates did not release fundraising total, nor did any of the eight Republicans running. The final fundraising reports aren’t due until the end of January.