Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross outraised his Republican opponent by $54,000 in June, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday with the secretary of state's office.
Most candidates for state constitutional offices filed the reports, which list campaign contributions, loans and expenses.
Ross, a former 4th District congressman, reported raising $296,196 between June 1 and June 30. He reported spending $653,366 during that period, including $451,420 on television advertising, leaving nearly $1.28 million.
Dustin Smith, Ross' deputy campaign manager for finance, said in a statement that the candidate's fundraising showed "that Mike's willingness to fight for working families by increasing access to pre-k, increasing the state's minimum wage, and implementing lower, fairer taxes is resonating with working folks all over the state."
Hutchinson, a former 3rd District congressman, reported raising $241,865 during the same period. Hutchinson also reported spending $162,278, including $38,579 on media consulting and $22,886 on "opinion research," leaving nearly $1.04 million.
Hutchinson's campaign said in a statement that Hutchinson was "well-positioned" for the final months of the campaign.
"We are very pleased that Arkansans support Asa's vision for a future of economic growth and job creation. Asa will continue to highlight his plan for more jobs and [a] brighter future for Arkansas," campaign manager Jon Gilmore said.
Lieutenant governor
Republican 2nd District U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin reported raising $89,573 and spending $36,676 from May 21 to June 30. That increased his total contributions to $614,769 and spending to $281,483, leaving $333,285.
Democratic candidate John Burkhalter of Little Rock reported raising $32,175 and spending $34,916 during the same period. Burkhalter's total contributions increased to $807,006 and spending rose to $485,158, with loans remaining at $55,000, leaving $375,883.
Attorney general
State Rep. Nate Steel, D-Nashville, reported raising $71,945 and spending $40,016 from May 21 to June 30. That boosted his total contributions to $311,533, leaving $271,517.
A report for Republican candidate Leslie Rutledge of Little Rock was not available from the secretary of state's office Tuesday afternoon.
Secretary of state
Republican incumbent Mark Martin of Prairie Grove reported raising $3,650 and spending $465 from May 21 to July 2. Martin's total contributions increased to $42,275, and spending to $13,771, leaving $28,503.
Democratic candidate Susan Inman of Little Rock reported raising $16,030 and spending $3,766 from May 21 to June 30. Inman's total contributions increased to $66,346, leaving $23,108.
Treasurer
Republican Dennis Milligan of Benton reported raising $21,345 and spending $1,995 from May 21 to June 30. Milligan boosted his total contributions to $105,455 and spending to $132,560, with his loans remaining at $47,182, leaving $20,078.
Democratic candidate Karen Garcia reported raising $10,005 and spending $30 during the same reporting period. Garcia's total contributions increased to $50,907, leaving $50,877.
Auditor
Democratic candidate Regina Hampton of Little Rock reported raising $6,489 and spending $1,581 from June 1 to June 30. Hampton's contributions increased to $37,765 and spending to $29,917, leaving $51,337.
State Rep. Andrea Lea, R-Russellville, reported raising $12,920 and spending $468 during the same period, leaving $12,452.
Land Commissioner
Republican incumbent John Thurston of Little Rock reported raising $4,300, a personal loan of $576 and spending of $4,585 from May 21 to June 30. That boosted his total contributions to $24,037 and spending to $16,077, leaving $8,535.
Democratic candidate Mark Robertson of Little Rock reported raising $6,297 and spending $2,568 during the same period. Robertson's total contributions increased to $25,780, spending rose to $10,089 and loans remained at $6,100, leaving $21,796.
Metro on 07/16/2014