By Folsom tops Ivey in fundraising for Ala. lt. gov.
Montgomery, AL – - Democratic incumbent Jim Folsom Jr. has
a 6-to-1 lead over Republican challenger Kay Ivey in fundraising
for the lieutenant governor's race.
The candidates filed campaign finance reports Monday showing
what they had raised since the June primary election. Folsom
reported nearly $655,000 in contributions, while Ivey listed more
than $102,000.
Folsom's contributions included $50,000 from the Alabama
Education Association and $25,000 from the Business Council of
Alabama.
Ivey's contributions included $45,000 from a political action
committee run by a longtime supporter, Montgomery attorney Will
Sellers.
The election will be Nov. 2.