Democratic National Committeewoman Erin Bilbray raised over a quarter of a million dollars in her first reporting period as a candidate.

She raised $253,000 and will report approximately $185,000 in cash on hand.

Bilbray is considered a top recruit in Democratic circles. She is a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Jumpstart program and is endorsed by EMILY’s List.

She is challenging second-term Republican Rep. Joe Heck for Nevada’s 3rd District. The race is rated Lean Republican by Rothenberg Political Report.