The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that it raised $11.2 million in March and ended the month with $10.3 million in the bank.
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus called it “our best March ever in an off year.”
About 98 percent of the contribution were in denomination of $200 or less, with an average contribution of $82, according to the party.
“This early investment from our donors and supporters allows us to execute a comprehensive strategy to defeat Hillary Clinton, including the successful launch of our Stop Hillary campaign,” he said. “Their continued support will ensure we take back the White House in 2016. We are grateful for their generosity as we continue to grow and strengthen our party.”
The Republican Party has taken early aim at Mrs. Clinton, who announced her candidacy Sunday and remains the odds-on favorite to win the Democratic presidential nomination.
The chairman said the party was expanding its ground gave in key states for the presidential race and putting together a team to support the eventually Republican nominee.
“It is our responsibility to set the foundation for Republican success in 2016 by reminding the American people that we need a leader who provides new solutions — not a third term of Obama-Clinton policies,” Mr. Priebus said.
The RNC debt at the end of the month was $2.6 million, according to the party.
• S.A. Miller can be reached at smiller@washingtontimes.com.
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