Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson raised more than $128,000 in contributions last month, while his Democratic opponent, Jared Henderson, collected more than $45,000, according to their campaign finance reports filed Monday.
Monday was the deadline for candidates for state office to file their campaign finance reports for last month with the secretary of state's office or postmark them in the mail. Other candidates who filed reports include those for the state Supreme Court and the constitutional offices.
The June reports for Hutchinson and Henderson are for the first full month since they won their respective party primaries on May 22. In the primary, Hutchinson defeated Hot Springs Republican Jan Morgan, and Henderson beat Maumelle Democrat Leticia Sanders.
Along with Libertarian candidate Mark West, Hutchinson and Henderson will vie in the Nov. 6 general election for governor.
Hutchinson reported raising $128,615 and spending $143,140.79 in June.
He has raised a total of $4.18 million in contributions and spent $1.79 million, leaving $2.39 million in his campaign account as of June 30, said Hutchinson spokesman Jamie Barker.
Hutchinson said that "our campaign's continued support from Arkansans of all areas and industries across our state is a true testament to the progress we are making.
"We've accomplished so much, and my plan of continuing job growth, further income tax cuts, increasing teacher pay, and expanding broadband access has voters excited to engage and support me for re-election," he said in a written statement. "People like the direction Arkansas is heading and they are making that clear through their financial support, volunteer hours, and commitment to continuing to improve our state."
Henderson reported raising $45,502 in contributions and spending $66,022.36 in June.
In total, he has reported raising $292,339.53 in contributions, loaned his campaign $100,000 and spent $262,115.22, leaving $130,224.31 in his campaign fund on June 30.
"I am inspired by the overwhelming support this campaign has received since winning the primary," said Hannah McCollester, Henderson's campaign manager.
"We are looking forward to a strong showing these next few months as we hit the ground running to engage Arkansans and stand up for teachers, small business development, and rural hospitals across our state," she said in a written statement.
West, of Batesville, reported raising $175 in contributions and spending $64.51 in June. The Libertarian reported raising a total of $3,930 in contributions, loaning his campaign $100 and spending $1,216.40, leaving $2,813.60 in his campaign account as of June 30.
SUPREME COURT
Supreme Court candidate David Sterling of Little Rock reported raising $27,925 in contributions and spending $30,478.72 in June. Sterling, who is chief legal counsel for the state Department of Human Services, reported a campaign balance of $52,532.16 as of June 30.
Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson of Fayetteville reported raising $15,575 in contributions, loaning her campaign $141.78 and spending $30,656.90 in June. Goodson reported a campaign balance of $32,614.80 as of June 30.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Republican incumbent Tim Griffin of Little Rock reported raising $4,900 and spending $7,679.87 last month, leaving him with a campaign balance of $510,538.39 as of June 30.
Democratic candidate Anthony Bland of Little Rock reported raising $400 in contributions and spending $151.40 in June. He reported $3,960.90 in his campaign account as of June 30.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Republican Attorney General Leslie Rutledge of Little Rock reported raising $54,255 and spending $18,285.92 in June. As of June 30, she reported having $478,870.12 in her campaign account.
Democratic candidate Mike Lee of Little Rock reported raising $34,380.53 in contributions and spending $32,234.07 in June. He reported $18,806.09 in his campaign fund as of June 30.
SECRETARY OF STATE
Republican candidate John Thurston of East End, who is the state's land commissioner, reported raising $30,631 in contributions, loaning his campaign $1,686.65 and spending $2,348.46 in June. He reported a campaign kitty of $33,163.66 as of June 30.
Democratic candidate Susan Inman of Little Rock reported raising $26,158 in contributions and spending $7,466.51 in June. She reported a campaign balance of $69,627.60 as of June 30.
TREASURER, AUDITOR
Republican incumbent Treasurer Dennis Milligan of Benton reported raising $200 in contributions and spending $328.22 in June. He reported a campaign balance of $10,461.27 as of June 30.
His opponent, Libertarian candidate Ashley Marie Ewald of Uniontown, reported raising and spending no money last month as well as no campaign finance funds as of June 30.
Last month's report for Republican state Auditor Andrea Lea of Russellville wasn't available on the secretary of state's website at 7 p.m. Monday.
LAND COMMISSIONER
Democratic candidate Larry Williams of Hot Springs reported raising $2,300 in contributions and spending $3,718.27 last month. He reported a campaign balance of $1,254.55 as of June 30.
Last month's report for Republican candidate Tommy Land wasn't available on the secretary of state's website at 7 p.m. Monday.
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