Toomey Campaign Breaks $1 Million in 60 Days—Hires Former Specter Fundraiser for Finance Director Post

By PAT TOOMEY FOR U.S. SENATE

ALLENTOWN, PA – Today, U.S. Senate candidate Pat Toomey announced a number of exciting fundraising developments. The campaign has raised over $1 million in less than 60 days since Toomey declared his candidacy. Over 11,000 individuals have contributed to the campaign already. Toomey also is pleased to announce the hiring of Arlen Specter’s former long-time Finance Director, Louisa Boyd, to fill its top fundraising position.

In addition, long-time Pennsylvania Republican fundraisers Amy Petraglia and Carey Dunn have signed on with the Toomey campaign. Petraglia and Dunn have helped raised money for a number of statewide Pennsylvania candidates, including Rick Santorum, Lynn Swann, and Arlen Specter.

“I am honored by out the outpouring of support for my campaign,” said Mr. Toomey. “Thousands of people all across Pennsylvania and the country are rallying to our message of fiscal responsibility and bringing much-needed balance in Washington. I am also very excited to add new members to our team and look forward to working with Louisa, Amy, and Carey over the next year and a half.”

I am thrilled to be joining Pat Toomey’s campaign for U.S. Senate,” Louisa Boyd said of her new position. “His principled commitment to protecting taxpayers is truly admirable. Pennsylvania and the country will be well served by Pat’s thoughtful leadership. I look forward to helping Pat become the next Republican Senator from Pennsylvania.”

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