State Sen. Janet Cowell said she raised close to $100,000 for her campaign for state treasurer.

The fundraiser was held at the home of Susan and Perry Safran of Raleigh on Thursday. Among those attending were former Attorney General Rufus Edmisten and Jim Goodmon, the chief executive of WRAL-TV, Rob Christensen reports.

Cowell is one of several people seeking the Democratic nomination for treasurer.

The incumbent, Richard Moore is running for governor.