Donations to Hirono beat out Lingle for first time

The congresswoman raised $1.2 million from late July to September over Lingle’s $822,700 during that period

By Derrick DePledge

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 14, 2012

~~<p>U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono raised significantly more money than former Gov. Linda Lingle since late July in their U.S. Senate campaign, the first time the Hawaii Democrat has surpassed the Republican in a fundraising period.</p>
<p>Hirono raised more than $1.2 million, her best fundraising performance, and pushed her total to $4.7 million. Lingle raised more than $822,700, her worst mark over a comparable period, bringing her total to $5.2 million.</p>
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U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono raised significantly more money than former Gov. Linda Lingle since late July in their U.S. Senate campaign, the first time the Hawaii Democrat has surpassed the Republican in a fundraising period.

Hirono raised more than $1.2 million, her best fundraising performance, and pushed her total to $4.7 million. Lingle raised more than $822,700, her worst mark over a comparable period, bringing her total to $5.2 million. Login for more...