October 17, 2017

Democrats Trail McSally in Campaign Fundraising

The numbers are in, and most candidates can’t compare

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The five Democrats trying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Martha McSally in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District have raised about half that of the incumbent during the third quarter.

Campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission show that McSally raised $947,057 during that period and that all her challengers combined raised $501,599.

Ann Kirkpatrick raised the most for the Democrats. FEC filings show she raised $350,782.

Matt Heinz raised $61,247 during the latest reporting period, a decrease for the candidate. He raised $200,000 in the previous quarter.

Mary Matiella raised $61,929, William Kovaks $20,260 and Bruce Wheeler $7,379.

The district covers eastern Pima County and all of Cochise County.

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