Democrats, incumbents winners in fundraising before primary
MIKE CATALINI, Associated Press
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democrats outraised Republicans and incumbents hauled in more than challengers in New Jersey's legislative primary contest set for next month, new figures released Tuesday by state regulators show.
Democrats brought in $25 million and have $13 million on hand compared with about $6 million brought in by Republicans, who have $3.1 million on hand, according to the Election Law Enforcement Commission. Incumbent lawmakers from raised $28 million and have $14.5 million on hand, while challengers raised $2.8 million and have $1.6 million in cash on hand.
The Commission also said Tuesday that candidates for legislative seats raised $31 million and have $16 million cash on hand, the most the state has seen in at least 20 years. The haul is 21% higher than four years ago, the last time New Jersey had a comparable election.