(Salem, OR) -- Former journalist and Democratic candidate for governor Nicholas Kristof has the early fundraising lead over his opponents. Kristof's campaign reported just over one-million dollars in contributions since he announced his candidacy. According to filings, more than 25-hundred people across Oregon donated to the war chest. State Treasurer Tobias Read reported nearly 486-thousand dollars this year, while House Speaker Tina Kotek reported 414-thousand dollars.