Councilman Ritchie Torres raised a hefty $350,000 since July in the crowded 2020 Democratic primary race for the Bronx congressional seat held by retiring Rep. Jose Serrano — nearly as much as the next two leading candidates combined.
Bronx Assemblyman Michael Blake received $237,000 from donors and another local councilman, Ruben Diaz Sr., bought in $129,000, they told The Post.
Two more contenders, former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito and current Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, did not provide their numbers ahead of the federal filing deadline next week.
Torres said his donations show that he’s the strongest candidate.
“I alone will have the resources to mobilize voters on every front, from field to mail to digital to television,” he told The Post.
But Blake nearly doubled his fundraising numbers from the previous quarter when he pulled in just $121,000. Torres’ totals dipped significantly from the $523,000 to $335,000.
“I am energized and invigorated by the continued support and everyone who believes in the Bronx and our campaign,” Blake said.