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Poliquin was leading the pack as reports rolled in yesterday, besting fellow Republicans Les Otten and Matt Jacobson. Poliquin’s report shows $633,593 in contributions overall, including $100,000 of his own money during the July-December reporting period. The finance report “demonstrates that we have a tremendous amount of early support and will have the resources, tools, and staff to cover a lot of ground and reach out to voters all across the state,’’ Poliquin said. Otten reported $85,000 in donations plus $586,000 he lent to his own campaign. He said donations have picked up since he started airing television ads a few weeks ago. Jacobson reported $88,400 in cash and in-kind donations, but said he has taken in thousands more since Jan. 1.
AUGUSTA, Maine – Eager to put his fund-raising abilities on display in Maine’s crowded race for governor, Republican Bruce Poliquin reported yesterday that he received more than $633,000 through the end of 2009. Discuss COMMENTS (0) Poliquin’s and other candidates’ finance reports served as one of their first opportunities to show they are serious about running and have the organization and support needed to mount meaningful campaigns. Candidates had until 11:59 p.m. yesterday to file reports with state elections officials covering finances through Dec. 31. The state Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices lists 23 Democratic, Republican, Green, and unenrolled candidates for the office Governor John Baldacci, a Democrat, must vacate after this year because of term limits. They may raise money privately for their campaigns, or if they qualify, receive public funding. Poliquin was leading the pack as reports rolled in yesterday, besting fellow Republicans Les Otten and M
Maine gov’s candidates release $ figures January 19, 2010 15:30 EST AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Anxious to put his fundraising abilities on display in Maine’s crowded race for governor, Republican Bruce Poliquin reported receiving more than $633,000 through the end of 2009 to state campaign finance officials. Candidates are required to file finance reports covering up to Dec. 31 with the state Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. Fellow Republican Les Otten reported $85,000 in donations plus $586,000 loaned to his own campaign. Republican Matt Jacobson reports $88,400 in donations, but says he’s taken in thousands more since Jan. 1.
