AP Enterprise: GOP candidate Carly Fiorina faces fundraising challenge in challenge to Boxer

AP Enterprise: Fiorina faces fundraising challenge

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A review of campaign finance data shows Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina at a fundraising disadvantage as she tries to unseat Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer.

According to a review of recent campaign data by The Associated Press, Boxer raised $17.3 million through June 5, compared to $3.5 million for Fiorina when not counting $5.5 million in personal loans.

The next campaign reporting deadline is Thursday.

Fiorina’s campaign spokeswoman Julie Soderlund says the former head of Hewlett-Packard Co. has been gaining momentum in fundraising since a Field Poll released last week showed Boxer and Fiorina in a statistical tie.

California’s Senate race is expected to rank among the priciest races on record.

The Boxer campaign says it expects to spend between $35 million and $40 million.