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BOISE -- We are less than a month away from the November election and fundraising efforts are strong for each presidential candidate.

The most recent numbers released from the Federal Election Commission may be surprising to some.

Idaho has already been colored in red on political maps and the state is well-known for being the most Republican state in the union, but when it comes to fundraising for the presidential candidates in 2008, Barack Obama is raising more money in the Gem State.

FEC numbers show Obama with a little more than $500,000, while his rival John McCain has raised just over $350,000.

McCain’s money has come from fundraising dinners and mail-in donations.

Obama’s office in Boise says unlike many campaigns that give their materials away for free -- Obama's are for sale.  And everything from buttons to bumper stickers is selling out.

"We have found that Democrats are giving more than they have ever given in time, in registering voters obviously, but also that Republicans and independents also want change in the country, so they are giving to Obama as well," said Kassie Cerami, Obama state director.

“In the primary Mitt Romney was so popular in Idaho that he raised most of the Idaho Republican dollars and those are in his camp, and you may note that Mitt Romney has raised more money than Barack Obama in Idaho," said Sen Mike Crapo.

According to the FEC, that statement is true.

Even though Romney is no longer a contender, he has raised the most of all candidates in Idaho with more than $675,000.

Obama also has a campaign office in Downtown Boise.  McCain does not. 

Crapo says that's because the campaign has focused its efforts on swing states with more contested votes.

According to campaign laws, Romney has the opportunity to keep the money he raised and use it for future races, or he can give it to other candidates he supports.