Republican Patrick Morrisey continues to outpace the rest of the field for governor in terms of fundraising.
The Morrisey campaign’s most recent financial report with the Secretary of State’s Office reflects $6.6 million brought in through contributions this year.
The report shows that the Morrisey campaign has spent $4.9 million so far. That means the campaign has $1,778,323 cash on hand for the drive to the Nov. 5 general election.
By comparison, Democrat Steve Williams reports collecting $235,036 in contributions.
The Williams campaign for governor has spent $77,094. That leaves $153,059 cash on hand.
Williams and Morrisey are scheduled to debate 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 in Fairmont. The debate will be broadcast live on the MetroNews radio network and will be live streamed.
Williams is the mayor of Huntington.
Morrisey is West Virginia’s attorney general.
Election Day is Nov. 5, and early voting in West Virginia starts Oct. 23.
A look at the fundraising by candidates for statewide offices shows that Republicans are outpacing Democrats across the board. West Virginia’s political scene has been dominated by Republicans in elections over the past decade.
Attorney General
Republican J.B. McCuskey, who currently serves as state Auditor, reports raising $1,442,179.26 so far this year.
The McCuskey campaign reported spending $1,251,284, so McCuskey has $203,068 on hand.
Teresa Toriseva, who is vice chair of the state Democratic Party, reported raising $46,856 this year. The campaign has spent $42,729.
Secretary of State
Republican Kris Warner, brother of incumbent Secretary of State Mac Warner, has raised $157,665 and has spent $147,568. He has $9,162 cash on hand, according to the latest report.
Democrat Thornton Cooper reports raising $22,354 and spending $11,946.28. His campaign has $10,378 on hand.
Agriculture Commissioner
Incumbent Republican Kent Leonhardt reports collecting $265,967 so far this year. The campaign spent $206,482. So Leonhardt has $$55,347 on hand.
The Democrat in the race, Tucker County farmer Deborah Stiles, raised $7,311 election year-to-date. Still, the campaign has reported spending $14,144.
Auditor
Republican Mark Hunt has raised $70,756 while spending $42,958. So his campaign has $18,414.
Democrat Mary Ann Claytor has raised $30,614 and has spent $21,970. The Claytor campaign has $6,066 still in the bank.
Treasurer
Acting Revenue Secretary Larry Pack, a Republican, is the only major-party candidate on the ballot for Treasurer.
Pack’s campaign reported raising $407,129.53 this year while spending $530,657.81. Pack’s campaign benefits from a $300,000 loan.