Republican Rep. Scott Garrett's Democratic challenger broke a fundraising record for House candidates from New Jersey.
Josh Gottheimer, a former Microsoft Corp. executive and White House speechwriter, raised $1.1 million for the most recent fundraising quarter, adding to his total amount of money raised to $4 million.
Gottheimer also reported $2.6 million in cash on hand at the end of the quarter.
Garrett, who represents New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, raised $539,898 in the most recent quarter and has $2.1 million, making this race the first time since his first race in 2002 that he has been outraised by his opponent.
Garrett became a major target for Democrats this cycle after he said he refused to pay dues to the National Republican Congressional Committee because it recruited and supported openly gay candidates.
The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report/Roll Call changed its rating of the race last month from Republican Favored to Leans Republican.
