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Democrats lead the pack in fundraising for 2011 Kentucky elections
June 24, 2011
By David Godow
Democratic candidates in Kentucky's 2011 elections have a commanding fundraising lead in four of six major state executive races, according to Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.
Out of the contests Ballotpedia this election season, two saw a Republican raise more than his Democratic rival, while in two prominent races -- for Governor of Kentucky and Kentucky Secretary of State -- the Democrat candidates take a dominating financial lead.[1] Incumbent Governor Steve Beshear has outraised his opponent David Williams by almost 5-to-1, while in the race for secretary of state, Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes has brought in a whopping 17 times more than her Republican opponent, Bill Johnson.
In one of the races where a Republican holds a fundraising end -- the contest for Kentucky Attorney General -- the most recent numbers suggest the Democrat might gain the advantage. Though Republican Todd P'Pool has outraised Democrat Jack Conway by $200,000 with the help of a $150,000 personal loan to his campaign, Conway ended the primary season's last reporting period by raking in $118,855 to P'Pool's $20,705. Though Conway still lags behind in cash on hand, continued strong fundraising could see that disadvantage evaporate.[2]
One down-ballot race, for state treasurer, has seen both parties' candidates bring in roughly equal amounts; Democrat incumbent Todd Hollenbach and Republican challenger K.C. Crosbie have both raised about $75,000, though Crosbie enters the general election season with a considerable advantage in cash on hand. And in only one race, for agriculture commissioner, has a Republican taken a commanding lead.
Governor
| Candidate | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements | Cash on Hand (as of 5/17) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Beshear (D) | $5,037,627 | $4,551,657 | $485,969 | |
| David Williams (R) | $1,369,840 | $1,280.497 | $89,363 | |
Attorney General
| Candidate | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements | Cash on Hand (as of 5/17) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Conway (D) | $285,303 | $23,467 | $261,835 | |
| Todd P'Pool (R) | $487,172 | $86,665 | $400,507 | |
Secretary of State
| Candidate | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements | Cash on Hand (as of 5/17) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Lundergan Grimes (D) | $432,285 | $386,349 | $45,911 | |
| Bill Johnson (R) | $25,691 | $23,861 | $1,860 | |
Treasurer
| Candidate | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements | Cash on Hand (as of 5/17) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Hollenbach (D) | $76,979 | $28,200 | $48,778 | |
| K.C. Crosbie (R) | $73,535 | $4,025 | $69,509 | |
Auditor
| Candidate | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements | Cash on Hand (as of 5/17) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Edelen (D) | $436,280 | $434,301 | $1,978 | |
| John T. Kemper, III (R) | $29,491 | $26,120 | $3,370 | |
Commissioner of Agriculture
| Candidate | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements | Cash on Hand (as of 5/17) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Farmer (D) | $17,191 | $16,790 | $400 | |
| James R. Comer (R) | $207,830 | $166,914 | $40,915 | |
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