The campaign of Brent Welder, a Democrat running for a House seat in Kansas, has raised about $110,000 in the week since a rally with progressive icons Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.).
The campaign announced on Thursday announced the haul, which represents an eight-fold boost in fundraising for Welder, who is running to oust incumbent Rep. Kevin YoderKevin Wayne YoderSharice Davids to vote for Trump impeachment articles: ‘The facts are uncontested’ Feehery: How Republicans can win back the suburbs K Street giants scoop up coveted ex-lawmakers MORE (R-Kan.).
The campaign also said it is now registering as many as 50 new volunteers per day.
Welder held a rally last Friday with Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, who rose to national prominence last month after beating Democratic Rep. Joe CrowleyJoseph (Joe) CrowleyLobbying firm cuts ties to Trent Lott amid national anti-racism protests Engel says he refuses to seek NYT endorsement over Cotton op-ed Ocasio-Cortez endorses Engel primary challenger MORE (N.Y.) in the primary.
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Welder, a former organizer for both Sanders and former President Obama’s campaigns, is one of the few candidates that Ocasio-Cortez has stumped for since becoming a national political figure.
“This national campaign isn’t just about showing that progressive values can win in other parts of the country — but that an unapologetically progressive platform that combats the influence of corporate money in our political system is the key to winning in these swing districts,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a press release before last week’s rally.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez also campaigned for House candidates James Thompson in Kansas and Cori Bush in Missouri.
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Welder, who faces a crowded Democratic primary Aug. 7, was already the leading in second quarter fundraising.
A February poll conducted on behalf of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee showed Welder leading Yoder by 7 points in a potential general election matchup.
Ocasio-Cortez is set to attend a rally for Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) this Saturday.