State Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, October 13, 2008
Contact: Maggie Leuzarder (603) 580-9262
EXETER – District 23 State Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-Exeter) announced today that more than 300 Granite Staters donated to her campaign this election cycle, demonstrating an overwhelming amount of support for her reelection so she can continue her hard work in Concord on behalf of her constituents and the people of New Hampshire.
“I am truly humbled by the tremendous support I’ve received from constituents and Granite Staters alike for my reelection campaign,” said Hassan. “They know that I want to continue fighting for the issues that matter most to my constituents like strengthening the economy, making health care more affordable, ensuring our children receive a quality education, and protecting our state’s natural resources. Going forward, I will continue to talk about the issues that make a real difference in people’s lives.”
The campaign highlighted several key numbers demonstrating the breadth of Hassan’s grassroots support:
· $113,632 in receipts this election cycle.
· 77 percent of donations are from New Hampshire.
· More than half of the in-state donations are from the district.
· Contributions received from residents in all ten towns in her district.
· 72 percent of contributions are $100 or less.
· The average donation to Hassan’s campaign is $212.
Hassan is running for reelection in District 23. District 23 includes East Kingston, Exeter, Kensington, Kingston, Newfields, Newmarket, Newton, Seabrook, South Hampton, and Stratham.