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Top second-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ettinger for Congress | Jeffrey M. Ettinger | $286,050 | Austin, MN |
| Finstad for Congress | Brad Finstad | $79,302 | New Ulm, MN |
| Munson for Congress | Jeremy Munson | $49,650 | Lake Crystal, MN |
| Jennifer Carnahan for Congress | Jennifer Carnahan | $45,308 | Mankato, MN |
| Benda for Congress | Matthew L. Benda | $42,460 | Albert Lea, MN |
| Sarah Brakebill-Hacke for House | Sarah Brakebill-Hacke | $3,546 | Preston, MN |
| Nels for Congress | Nels Pierson | $2,800 | Rochester, MN |
| Richard Painter for US Congress | Richard William Painter | $2,575 | Mankato, MN |
| Friends of Rick Devoe for Congress | Rick Devoe | $800 | Red Wing, MN |
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