Jeanette Rishell

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Manassas Park - Jeanette Rishell thanked over 400 people for their contributions to her House of Delegates campaign today in a short video posted on her website.

"Thanks to you, we raised over $100,000 in the first three months of this year," Rishell said. "The economy may be down, but you've shown our commitment to the American dream is as strong as ever."

Rishell reported her fundraising numbers for the first quarter to the State Board of Elections. Candidates up for election in November must file reports by 5 PM today.

Of Rishell's 419 contributors, 181 gave more than $100 for a total of $76,325. 238 smaller donors each gave less than $100, for a total of $17,305.

Rishell's $101,630 in total fundraising includes a $8,000 loan to the campaign from the Rishell family.

Rishell spent very little in the first quarter, reporting $88,365.12 cash on hand at the end of March.

More information about Rishell's campaign can be found at www.JeanetteRishell.com.

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