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January 3, 2008

McGrath Fundraising Eclipses $100,000 Mark

Chief Justice Candidate Raises $36,000 in Most Recent Period

(Helena, MT) A campaign report filed today with the Commissioner of Political Practices shows that Mike McGrath has already raised over $100,000 for his campaign for Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court.

McGrath raised $36,038 in the three month period ending December 31, 2007, bringing his campaign total to $108,198.

McGrath announced his candidacy following the announcement that the current Chief Justice would not be seeking re-election.

McGrath’s total includes $105,948 in contributions from 725 individuals and $2,250 from 6 Political Action Committees.

Here is a detailed breakdown of McGrath’s Current Fundraising Totals:

McGrath Fundraising At a Glance

Total Amount Raised: $108,198
Number of Individual Contributors: 725
% of Total Donations from Individuals: 98%
% of Total Donations from PACs: 2%
% of Contributors from Montana: 89%
Total Amount Spent: $29,258.41
Cash In The Bank: $78,939.59

McGrath was elected Attorney General in 2000 and re-elected in 2004. Prior to becoming Attorney General he was a prosecutor, serving as Lewis and Clark County Attorney from 1982 – 2000.

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