July 10, 2008

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s re-election campaign says he raised more than $3 million in campaign contributions in the second-quarter of 2008.

McConnell’s campaign manager Justin Brasell said it is a record amount for quarterly fundraising in Kentucky and will be filed with the Federal Election Commission on July 15.

McConnell is the Senate’s top Republican leader. He faces a challenge from Democrat and businessman Bruce Lunsford in the fall. Actor Sonny Landham is running under the banner of the Libertarian Party.

The McConnell Senate Committee reported raising over $850,000 during April and more than $2.16 million in May and June to close out the quarter.

Lunsford’s campaign did not immediately return a message seeking comment. Landham’s campaign did not immediately return an e-mail message.