Walker, Barrett raise $1M+ in a week

Associated Press

Updated: May 29, 2012 5:29 PM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker and his Democratic challenger Tom Barrett have reported raising more than $1 million in less than one week.

Walker has reported raising about $800,000 over the past week while Barrett reports raising about $261,000.

Both candidates were also required to file a report Tuesday showing how much they raised between April 24 and May 21. The $1 million were reported in filings required as an election nears whenever someone gives over $500.

Walker reported several large donations, including $100,000 from Richard Pieper of Pieper Electric in Milwaukee. Walker also got $50,000 from Richard Roberts, president of URL Pharma in Philadelphia and $25,000 from Max Carney, chief executive officer of Midwest Insurance Co. in Springfield, Ill.

Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Political Pulse

We welcome your thoughtful comments. Be the first to participate in the discussion. All comments will display your username and avatar.