Rep Al Lawson shows strong 2017 fundraising
From [HERE] Jacksonville-area Congressmen Al Lawson has had strong fundraising in the latest campaign finance report, suggesting that he will be tough outs in primaries.
Lawson brought in over $158,000 off 118 total contributions, doing even better than Rutherford.
Lawson, still without that Jacksonville challenger, has over $148,000 on hand — a number offset by nearly $79,000 in debts and loans.
Of the over $158,000 Lawson brought in, over $116,000 came from political committees, with insurance and sugar interests well represented, as well as businesses ranging from CSX to McGuireWoods. Rutherford, for his part, brought in over $113,000 in individual contributions.
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