Businesswoman Vanessa Baugh holds a substantial fund-raising lead over investment adviser John Colon in the race for Republican nomination for the District 5 seat on the Manatee County Commission.
As of July 6, Baugh had raised $51,800, and spent almost $21,800. Colon had raised more than $36,100 and spent almost $14,600, according to reports filed with the Manatee elections office.
A caveat to Baugh's advantage: She has been running for the seat and raising money since the spring of 2011, when she thought she would be challenging incumbent Commissioner Donna Hayes, who later dropped out of the race. Colon first started raising money in March of this year, according to reports filed with the elections office.
The winner of the Aug. 14 GOP primary, will face the winner of a Democratic Party contest between former Bradenton City Council member James T. Golden and U.S. Navy veteran Frank Archino.
Archino holds a slight fund-raising lead in that race, raising a total of $5,610 and spending almost an identical amount. Golden, who in 2010 unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Vern Buchanan for Congress, has raised $5,025 and spent more than $1,560, according to reports.
For a detailed look at the reports, including the names of donors, go here.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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Vanessa has shown she truly cares for the people and will be an excellent Commissioner. Colon has said this is a stepping stone for him. You can see who the people prefer by looking at the contributions.
ReplyDeleteJohn Colon is by far the best candidate in this race. He is a lifelong Republican and true Manatee County patriot. He has a strong knowledge base, a strong business background, honesty and good moral character. I am sure he will be successful commissioner and that he has Manatee County's best interest at heart!
DeleteGo Vanessa, you have our vote....
ReplyDeleteVanessa has run a dedicated and organized campaign. You see her at every Commission meeting learning and simultaneously she is busy listening to her constitutents. We are glad that she is capable of running a GRASS ROOTS campaign while also raising enough funds to put herself before the District 5 voters. Mr. Colon seems more like a Sarasota guy than a Manatee fixture. Vanessa has been active in Manatee County circles for many years and is a local business owner.
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