Portman breaks off-year fundraising record

YOUNGSTOWN

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican seeking re-election, raised $2.1 million in the final three months of 2015, ending last year collecting $9.8 million, an Ohio political fundraising record for off-election years.

“Raising nearly $10 million in an off-year is not only a record in Ohio, it is a testament to the strong support for Rob,” said Corry Bliss, Portman’s Senate campaign manager. “In the same period, campaign volunteers also contacted a record 1 million targeted voters through our door and phone program, demonstrating the tremendous grass-roots strength behind Rob.”

The previous state record was Gov. John Kasich in 2013 when his campaign raised $6.45 million.

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