Ellison raises $260K, challenger Fields brings in $33K

WASHINGTON - Minneapolis Democrat Keith Ellison raised $260,317 for his congressional re-election campaign between April and June, Ellison's campaign announced Friday afternoon. One of his Republican challengers, former Marine Chris Fields, brought in $40,240, while another, Lynne Torgerson raised $7,301.

Ellison's campaign has $142,959 in the bank as of June 30 while Fields has $33,782 in his war chest and Torgerson has $1,340 on hand.

Candidates have until midnight Sunday night to report their quarterly fundraising through June 30th.

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