A government watchdog group says fundraising in races for the Maryland General Assembly is up compared to four years ago, even though the primary is three months earlier.
Common Cause Maryland studied the campaign finance reports of 39 incumbent senator and 89 incumbent delegates.
Common Cause found that the total fundraising in Senate races was nearly $5.2-million, an increase of about $54,000 compared to four years ago.
In the House races, the total raised was more than $80,000 higher compared to four years ago, with a total raised this year of $5.5--million, compared to $5.2-million in 2010.
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They can spend what they want.. I'm voting for everybody NEW and ONLY republicans.
ReplyDeleteThe increase are not statistically significant and indicate NOTHING more than they are still spending money to get elected. Yes, 10:37.. I am doing the same thing you are.
ReplyDeleteBig business being a politican nowdays with no good jobs in the private sector!
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