Sen. Manchin Releases Campaign Finance Statement

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, running for re-election next year, says his campaign raised more than $1.4 million in the most recent quarter and has nearly $3.5 million on hand. Manchin is seeking a second full six-year term, and said yesterday that the total includes $250,000 in contributions from West Virginians in June. Congressman Evan Jenkins and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, both Republicans, have launched campaigns to challenge Manchin. Quarterly fundraising reports at the Federal Election Commission are due Saturday.