Dem gov candidate Williams reports big fundraising haul; Gianforte another one, too

Democrat Whitney Williams, a late entry into Montana’s 2020 gubernatorial race, reported Monday that she raised more than $439,000 in the final three months of last year – more than any other candidate in that period.

Williams, 48, the founder of a Missoula-based consultancy that works with nonprofit and philanthropic groups, said the amount is a record for the first quarter of any Montana Democratic candidate.

“I am honored to have the support of so many Montanans as we build the professional operation needed to take on New Jersey (millionaire) Greg Gianforte,” she said in a statement, referring to one of the three Republican candidates for governor.

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