Bill Daughtridge received $244,348 in contributions by the end of June.
The Republican nominee for state treasurer received $48,703 in the second quarter of the year, according to his most recent campaign finance report.
Major donors included Cary attorney Brent Barringer, Rocky Mount businessman Nick Boddie, Raleigh Realtor Carolyn Grant, Greenville businessman Julian White Rawl, Golden Corral President Billy Sewell and N.C. Museum of Art Director Larry Wheeler.
He also received money from the N.C. Utility Contractors PAC and the N.C. Petroleum and Convenience Marketers PAC.
At the same time, he spent $44,788, leaving him with $74,152 in cash on hand.