Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey maintained her lead in fundraising for the 2018 governor's race, according to her campaign report for September.

Ivey reported $241,000 in contributions, bringing her total to $1.24 million since she began raising money for the campaign in August.

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has also gone over the $1 million mark and ranks second among candidates for the Republican nomination. The primary is June 5.

Ivey reported 14 contributions of $10,000 or more from businesses, individuals and political action committees.

Her largest contributions were $25,000 each from the Alabama Medical PAC, the Alabama Grocers Association PAC and National Cement Company of Alabama.