The Journal Record
By Sean Murphy, Associated Press
Posted: 11:20 PM Tuesday, July 20, 2010
OKLAHOMA CITY – Democratic Attorney General Drew Edmondson maintains a slight fundraising edge in the Oklahoma governor’s race, but Republican U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin has worked to close the gap in recent months, according to quarterly campaign reports filed with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.
The reports show Democratic Lt. Gov. Jari Askins topped the $2 million mark by loaning her campaign $675,000 during the most recent reporting period. It covers expenditures and contributions from April 1 to July 12 – a slightly longer period than a typical quarter due to the primary election set for next Tuesday.
Edmondson, Askins and Fallin are among six candidates seeking to replace Democratic Gov. Brad Henry, who is completing his second full term – the maximum allowed under state law.
Edmondson has raised the most money so far, amassing nearly $2.6 million in contributions. The attorney general reported raising $487,000 during the quarter. He has spent a total of about $1.7 million in the campaign, including nearly $800,000 during the last quarter. He also has about $800,000 remaining in his campaign war chest, the most of any of the gubernatorial candidates... FULL ARTICLE
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