Tom Udall Raises Over $2.1 Million for U.S. Senate Campaign

Albuquerque, NM – Congressman Tom Udall's campaign for United States Senate announced today that he raised over $2.1 million this fundraising quarter. Udall has consistently been the top fundraiser in New Mexico's Senate campaign.

"We are so grateful to Tom's strong, statewide base of committed supporters for making this our best fundraising quarter so far," said Udall Campaign Manager Amanda Cooper. "Because of their generous support our campaign is able to knock on thousands of doors, have a strong statewide presence, and dominate the airwaves with hard-hitting TV ads. Together, we're making sure that Tom Udall's stong record of accomplishment and doing what's right for the people of New Mexico resonates throughout the state."

Thanks to Udall's strong fundraising totals he has continued to own the TV airwaves, rotating five, issue-oriented spots statewide. The most recent is a powerful 30-second ad entitled "Tragedy" which invokes a New Mexico drunk driving accident that occurred during Udall's eight-year tenure as New Mexico's Attorney General. At the time, Udall had been fighting to lower the blood alcohol limit, shut down drive-up liquor windows and increase prison time for repeat offenders but faced major roadblocks until this devastating accident occurred. In "Tragedy" Udall shows that it should never take a tragedy for government to do what's right. To view the ad and view the facts behind it, visit http://www.tomudall.com/tragedy.

In each of the finance reporting periods during the primary election, Udall outraised both of his potential GOP opponents combined.

"Tom Udall is a leader with the integrity to do what's right for New Mexico and our nation. At a time when New Mexico's middle class is being crushed by escalating food and gas prices, Tom Udall will fight to protect our interests, not special interests," concluded Cooper.