Saikat Chakrabarti has spent $5M running for Congress. That's just a down payment.

"Chakrabarti's campaign raised $5.2 million including $4.8 million in personal contributions, according to new federal campaign filings released on Wednesday. They show the state of each campaign at the end of March."

"The bulk of his spending so far this year has gone towards ads, including TV spots that have become ubiquitous in San Francisco. The relatively unknown candidate is spending quickly to increase name recognition against his rivals, long-serving elected officials."

"Scott Wiener, the state senator and presumptive front-runner, has raised $3.5 million to fund his campaign. Unlike Chakrabarti, Wiener's cash comes almost entirely from direct fundraising: 98 percent of the contributions to his campaign came from individual donors."

"Candidates will face off in a June 2 primary, where only the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, will advance to the November election."

Saikat Chakrabarti has raised $5.2 million for his campaign, with $4.8 million from personal contributions. He has spent nearly all of it, leaving $209,000. His spending focuses on ads to boost name recognition. Scott Wiener, the state senator, has raised $3.5 million, mostly from individual donors. Connie Chan has raised $459,000, and Marie Hurabiell has $420,000, including personal funds. Candidates will compete in a primary on June 2, with the top two advancing to the November election.

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