Obama top fundraiser in Isles with at least $335,363
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U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign continues to dominate when it comes to fundraising in Hawai'i, according to the latest compilation by the Federal Election Commission.
The Hawai'i-born Illinois Democrat has raised $335,363 in the Islands this year through the end of September, far more than any other presidential candidate. Obama's Hawai'i supporters have estimated that the senator has actually raised about $460,000 in the state. The FEC's number is lower because it does not cover contributions under $200.
U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., has raised $42,141 in the Islands. Unlike Obama's supporters, local Clinton backers have said they have not been actively raising money for Clinton.
U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, the only candidate to campaign in the Islands, has raised $18,343.
Overall, Hawai'i donors have given $553,061 to presidential candidates through September, with $441,844 going to Democrats and $111,217 going to Republicans.
Here are the Hawai'i fundraising numbers by the other candidates: