Michigan Republican candidate John James announced Tuesday he raised more than $3 million in the third quarter as he looks to challenge Sen. Gary Peters Gary Charles PetersHillicon Valley: Subpoenas for Facebook, Google and Twitter on the cards | Wray rebuffs mail-in voting conspiracies | Reps. raise mass surveillance concerns Postmaster general says postal service can't return mail-sorting machines The Hill's Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power MORE (D-Mich.) next year.

James said in a statement he raised $3.09 million, with donations coming from roughly 30,000 donors. The candidate also said that 92 percent of contributions were for $100 or less, with an average donation of $83.24.

Meanwhile, Peters announced raising $2.5 million in the third quarter though it also reported more than $6.3 million cash on hand. The senator's campaign said that 92 percent of all donations were $100 or less.

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James is making a second attempt at the Senate after falling 6.5 points short of defeating Sen. Debbie Stabenow Deborah (Debbie) Ann StabenowOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump rollbacks could add 1.8 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions over 15 years: analysis | Intensifying natural disasters do little to move needle on climate efforts | Experts warn wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19 GAO report finds brokers offered false info on coverage for pre-existing conditions Democrats back away from quick reversal of Trump tax cuts MORE (D-Mich.) last year.

“I am grateful to my nearly 30,000 low-dollar supporters who have given so generously!” said James. “I think that our strong low-dollar fundraising this quarter shows that Michiganders are excited to see a bit of light and compassion infused into this very dark and divisive political environment. Action and authenticity are resonating!”

James, a 37-year-old Army veteran and businessman, last year won the most votes of any Republican at the top of the ticket in Michigan in the last decade, according to The Detroit News.

The Michigan Republican is known to be well-liked by President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE, who has called him a “rising star.” James is also reported to have been considered by the White House to become United Nations ambassador earlier this year.

The GOP is keen to try to unseat Peters after Trump’s surprise victory in the Wolverine State in 2016. Peters, a one-term incumbent who served for a decade in the U.S. Navy Reserve, is one of two Senate Democrats running for reelection in states Trump won in 2016.

The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, rates the Michigan Senate race as “Likely” Democratic.