Fighting for Silicon Valley donors

Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) are running neck and neck in the race to raise campaign dollars in Silicon Valley, a key source of funds for both candidates that could have an impact on either’s policies as president. The Hill.

Clinton has raised more cash for the Democratic primary in America’s technology capital, but her lead is slim. Her campaign has collected $1.16 million in funds that can be used in primary season compared to $1.12 for Obama, according to a study of Federal Election Commission (FEC) records conducted by The Hill.

In total political contributions from the valley, Clinton has a $170,000 edge. Clinton has raised $1.43 million for the primary and general elections from donors in the five zip codes making up the Silicon Valley area, while Obama has raised $1.26 million through June 30, according to FEC records.