New Haven—New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, a Democratic candidate for Governor, set a state fundraising record this quarter, raising $2.84 million, more than any other Democrat has raised in a campaign for Governor. DeStefano raised $251,063 this quarter from 935 contributors, bringing his total number of contributors to 4,589. DeStefano has $1,878,491 in cash on hand. The previous highest amount raised by a Democratic gubernatorial candidate was $2.55 million by Governor William O’Neil in 1986.

“Due to growing momentum for our campaign, we have raised more money than any Democrat has ever raised running for Governor. With growing support from Democratic leaders and grassroots support from Democratic voters, we are putting together a winning campaign to move Connecticut forward,” said DeStefano.

This quarter, DeStefano’s campaign focused on growing its number of small-dollar donors and its fundraising base in Fairfield and Hartford counties.

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“In this time in Connecticut, it is critical that average citizens—not just our wealthiest contributors—are a central part of this campaign. We planned targeted events to reach out to typical Connecticut citizens, people who want to contribute, but can’t contribute more than $50, if that,” campaign spokeswoman Shonu Gandhi said. “The results were extraordinary. Contributions under $50 increased from 15.6 percent last quarter to 47.17 percent this quarter, demonstrating our success in reaching out to a different kind of donor.” The campaign held events throughout Connecticut targeting small-dollar donors.

The percentage of money raised from Fairfield County increased from 9 percent of the total to 14 percent of the total and the percentage of money raised from Hartford county grew from 13 percent to 19 percent of the total.

“We are going to win this race by building an organization of thousands of people who are committed to moving Connecticut forward. I am proud of how we have grown our team this quarter,” DeStefano said.