The Creigh Deeds campaign announced today that the Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate raised $3.5 million in July and August and spent $1.8 million. Deeds began July with $2.7 million, and as of the end of August he has nearly $4.4 million cash on hand.

Campaign finance reports for July and August are due today; the campaign released the numbers ahead of the report becoming public.

July/August 2009
Raised: $3,483,688.17
Spent: $1,828,070.37

Totals
Raised: $9,691,221.77
Spent: $5,314,253.02

Cash on Hand: $4,376,968.75

Deeds reports that 90 percent of the donors came from in-state, with 68 percent giving less than $200. A total of 2,284 were new donors.

"Over the last weeks, we've seen a surge of grassroots support for Creigh Deeds," said campaign manager Joe Abbey. "Every day, we're hearing from new people who want to knock on doors, make phone calls or donate $50 to help get Creigh elected. Thanks to their support, we are in strong financial shape to get our message out over the final 50 days."