Ross Outpaces Hutchinson In Fundraising (UPDATED)

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross outpaced his potential Republican general election opponent Asa Hutchinson in the most recent fundraising period.

Candidates for primary-contested state offices must file 10-day pre-election reports in advance of the May 20 primaries.

Ross, who faces Democratic challenger Lynette Bryant, raised roughly $491,000 from April 1 to May 10. He finished the reporting period with a combined $1.997 million in cash-on-hand for the primary and general elections.

Hutchinson, who faces Republican challenger Curtis Coleman, raised approximately $249,000 during the period and reported $893,000 cash on hand as of May 10.

The Secretary of State’s web site did not show a Bryant 10-day report on file. Coleman reported raising $62,000 during the period and had cash-on-hand of $5,883.

Hutchinson and Ross are the front-runners for their party nominations.

Only candidates in primary races are required to file the 10-day pre-election reports. Here are how other candidates fared during the reporting period:

Lt. Governor
Tim Griffin – R
Raised: $148,646
Cash-on-hand: $217,186

Andy Mayberry – R
Raised: $3,585
Cash-on-hand: $565

Debra Hobbs – R
Raised: $325
Cash-on-hand: $11,319.51

Attorney General
Patricia Nation – R
Raised: $2,370
Cash-on-hand: $0

Leslie Rutledge – R
Raised: $28,860
Cash-on-hand: $93,992

David Sterling – R
Raised: $21,955
Cash-on-hand: $8,165

Treasurer
Duncan Baird – R
Raised: $16,250
Cash-on-hand: $12,927

Dennis Milligan – R
Raised: $3,600
Cash-on-hand: $12,459

Auditor
Andrea Lea – R
Raised: $11,275
Cash-on-hand: $16,758

Ken Yang – R
Raised: $4,294
Cash-on-hand: $21,954