Michigan congressional incumbents raise millions; Camp leads with $3.5 million

Federal data shows Michigan's congressional incumbents are dominating their challengers in raising campaign cash, a nonpartisan group said Monday. An analysis by the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, a nonprofit organization that conducts research on money in state politics, shows members of Congress from the state have brought in $18.7 million of the $22.7 million raised by candidates running in the Aug. 7 primary. The network is relying on second-quarter campaign finance reports -- through June 30 -- filed with the Federal Election Commission. The top fundraisers among Michigan incumbents this election cycle are Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp of Midland, who has raised $3.5 million, and Commerce and Energy Chairman Fred Upton of St. Joseph, whose campaign has brought in $3.1 million.


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