DSCC Raises $5.6 Million in May

By Kyle Trygstad

Posted June 20, 2012 at 2:11pm

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee announced raising $5.6 million in May, leaving the committee with $28.3 million in cash on hand.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has not yet announced its May fundraising totals, which are due to be filed today.

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