Challenger Outraises Bono Mack in California 45

By Rachel Kapochunas | July 15, 2009 11:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Democrat Steve Pougnet, mayor of Palm Springs, outraised Republican Rep. Mary Bono Mack in Calfornia's 45th District this quarter, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

Steve Pougnet

Pougnet reported raising $201,000 between April 1 and June 30 and Bono Mack reported $174,000 raised over the same period.

Bono Mack still beat out Pougnet overall on money raised and cash remaining. Bono Mack raised $349,000 total and reported $448,000 on hand Pougnet raised $212,000 and was left with $203,000 on hand.

Bono Mack's district is one of eight Republican-held House seats in California being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for 2010. All eight districts supported Barack Obama for president last fall.

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