Rep. Ruben Gallego, Arizona Democrat,’s campaign said Thursday that the Arizona Democrats will contribute $3.1 million in the second quarter of this year’s fundraiser in the race for Senator Kirsten Cinema (Irish, Arizona) for a Senate seat. announced that it had collected

According to the campaign, Gallego received more than 105,000 donations in the second quarter, with a total of 58,533 donors donating. His average donation was $29, and 98% of the donations he received were under $100.

Since starting the campaign, the Arizona Democratic Party has raised nearly $7 million, including $3.7 million in its first quarter fundraiser.

“For the second straight quarter, more than 50,000 people donated whatever they could to support Reuben’s campaign because the U.S. Senate fights for Arizonans, not for special interests or big corporations.” Because we know it’s time to elect a ,” said Nicole Johnson, campaign manager for Gallego. said in a statement.

“With two-quarters momentum and a solid foundation of grassroots support, we are the only team built to win this race,” added Johnson.

Gallego is vying for the Cinema seat, with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb being the sole Republican frontrunner. Former gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (Republican) is expected to enter the race later this year.

Cinema did not say whether he would run again. Although she changed party membership from the Democratic Party to an independent party last year, she primarily holds caucuses for the Democratic Party.

The Cook Political Report, a bipartisan election handicap magazine, called the Senate race a “very close race.”