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Hart holding his own in money race with Lohr

Chris Graham

Democratic challenger Gene Hart outraised incumbent Republican Matt Lohr in the summer quiet time in the 26th District race.

Hart reported campaign receipts of $20,402 in the July 1-Aug. 31 period, raising his fundraising total for the 2008-2009 campaign cycle to $79,577, according to an AFP analysis of the finance report he filed with the State Board of Elections this week.

Lohr raised $18,825 in July and August to push his fundraising total to $85,657 for the 2008-2009 cycle.

Hart reported spending of $64,966 for the 2008-2009 cycle and a cash-on-hand balance of $14,611 as of Aug. 31.

Lohr reported spending of $48,754 for the 2008-2009 cycle and a cash balance of $45,846 as of Aug. 31.

Lohr’s report included $39,775 from PAC and business and industry based outside the 26th District.

Hart reported $1,985 in PAC and committee money and $13,827 in in-kind contributions from 25th District Democratic candidate Greg Marrow under the line item office space.

 

– Story by Chris Graham

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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