SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich raised more campaign cash during the first three months of the year than his Republican and Libertarian election rivals, according to federal filings release Monday.
Heinrich reported raising roughly $546,000 during the first financial quarter.
Republican Mick Rich raised about $123,000 including the use of his car for travel. The Albuquerque-based construction contractor lent his campaign an additional $15,000.
Libertarian Senate candidate and State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn, a newcomer to the race, said his campaign did not begin raising money in the first financial quarter. Dunn switched from the Republican Party earlier this year to run for Senate as a Libertarian.
None of the three major-party candidates face primary competition.
Heinrich has stockpiled more than $4 million in campaign cash as he seeks a second Senate term.
Rich's campaign has $224,000 in cash on hand. Since early last year, Rich provided his campaign with $186,000 of his own money in the form of loans.
Meanwhile, three Democratic contenders for an Albuquerque-based congressional district have unleashed spending on television advertising with major network affiliates ahead of the June 5 primary.
Federal Communication Commission filings disclose advertising spending by former law professor Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, state Democratic Party chairwoman Debra Haaland and former U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez.
Democrats are vying to compete in the general election against Republican Janice Arnold-Jones and Libertarian Lloyd Princeton.