Towne for Congress has raised $39,136 as of June 30. At the end of 2009, Towne for Congress was the top independent or major third party fundraiser in the nation for US House. The campaign has raised money from 837 donors for an average of $43 from each donor.
While his career politician opponents have yet to sink a single penny into their own campaigns, Jake is his campaign’s largest contributor with $3,287 donated so far. Towne for Congress has raised 100% of all funds with donations from individuals, and does not – and never will – accept corporate PAC or lobbyist donations.
The campaign is currently closing out the signature collection process for ballot access. Democrats and Republicans are not required to file signatures, while Towne must file 3,629.
The campaign has $11,982 in cash-on-hand.
Towne is a chemical engineer who worked in the semiconductor industry prior to running for office as an independent private citizen, including the past 4 years in China. Towne has promised to accept only the median household income and not enlist in the congressional health care or pension plans. The remainder of the $174,000 salary will be donated to local non-profit hospitals.
July 8, 2010
For immediate release
