CAMARILLO, CA - A strong 3rd quarter showing of more than $400,000 raised has boosted fundraising totals for the Gorell for Congress campaign to more than $1 million raised to date in this nationally targeted election rated as a "toss-up" by nearly every major political analyst.

"The momentum continues to grow for our campaign," declared Gorell. "Our financial support is surging across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties as polling from both parties shows this election contest is neck and neck."

"I'm humbled that an overwhelming number of my campaign contributions are coming from individual citizens," continued Gorell. "By contrast, nearly 90% of my opponent's contributions come from outside the district - not from her constituents, but from outside interests."

"Based on the fundraising numbers, it is very clear which candidate has the most local support and which candidate is dependent on Washington, DC," stated Gorell. "I am the only candidate in this race who represents a change from the dysfunctional partisan mess in Congress with the skills necessary to help move America forward."

"Republicans, Democrats, Independents and many first-time donors have stepped up on behalf of Gorell to help counter the baseless negative attacks from the incumbent and outside interests. As we head into the final stretch, our best ever quarter in fundraising demonstrates the momentum, electability and outpouring of support behind Jeff's candidacy," said Gorell Finance Director Shahla Seaborn.

Assemblyman Jeff Gorell was elected to the California legislature in 2010 where he serves as Vice Chairman of the Assembly Budget Committee. He is also a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and veteran of the War in Afghanistan. Jeff serves on the faculty of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks where he been an adjunct professor of public policy since 2006. From 1999 to 2006, Gorell served as a Ventura County Deputy District Attorney.