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Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken continued the fundraising advantage he has had over Republican McFadden in the final weeks of their battle.

Franken's campaign said he has $2.18 million cash on hand. McFadden's said he had about $730,000.

Both campaigns raised significant cash in the first two weeks of October. Franken brought in more than $666,000 and McFadden hauled in $522,536.

Full reports on fundraising are due to the Federal Election Commission on Thursday.

Photos: Franken, left, McFadden, right. Source: Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune