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The leading fundraiser in the tight Democratic race for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District did not show any signs of relinquishing his margin with the latest quarterly report.The leading fundraiser in the tight Democratic race for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District did not show any signs of relinquishing his margin with the latest quarterly report.
Glenn F. Ivey, the former two-term Prince George’s County state’s attorney, raised nearly $200,000 in the last three months of 2015, according to the campaign. He is seeking the nomination to succeed U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.), who is running in the Democratic Senate primary.Glenn F. Ivey, the former two-term Prince George’s County state’s attorney, raised nearly $200,000 in the last three months of 2015, according to the campaign. He is seeking the nomination to succeed U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.), who is running in the Democratic Senate primary.
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Ivey is running against seven other candidates in a district that straddles Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. With $525,000 cash on hand, he has a nearly $150,000 lead on his closest fundraising competitor, state Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s). Ivey is running against six other candidates in a district that straddles Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. With $525,000 cash on hand, he has a nearly $150,000 lead on his closest fundraising competitor, state Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s).
Peña-Melnyk’s effort improved from the previous quarter, raising more than $146,000 and bolstering her campaign account to $378,000 in cash. Though she is second in cash flow, her colleague Del. Dereck E. Davis surpassed her as the second strongest fundraiser in the fourth quarter. Peña-Melnyk’s effort improved from the previous quarter, raising more than $146,000 and bolstering her campaign account to $378,000 in cash. Although she is second in cash flow, her colleague Del. Dereck E. Davis surpassed her as the second strongest fundraiser in the fourth quarter.
Davis, who chairs the House Economic Matters Committee, also showed stronger numbers and reported $150,000 in contributions. That brings his cash total to $300,000.Davis, who chairs the House Economic Matters Committee, also showed stronger numbers and reported $150,000 in contributions. That brings his cash total to $300,000.
After outraising his primary rivals in the third quarter, former Maryland lieutenant governor Anthony G. Brown fell behind, reporting $100,000 in the latest federal report. After outraising his primary rivals in the third quarter, former Maryland lieutenant governor Anthony G. Brown fell behind, reporting $100,000 in the latest federal report. While having broad name recognition after his unsuccessful 2014 gubernatorial bid, Brown is squarely in fourth place in campaign contributions. He has spent about 40 percent of what he raised in 2015 and has about $269,000 in cash left.
While having broad name recognition after his unsuccessful 2014 gubernatorial bid, Brown is squarely in fourth place in campaign contributions. He has spent about 40 percent of what he raised in 2015 and has about $269,000 in cash left. Three other candidates in the race have not yet reported their fourth quarter numbers. Former Prince George’s County Council member, Ingrid M. Turner, dropped out of the race on Monday to run for Circuit Court judge.
Four other candidates in the race have not yet reported their fourth quarter numbers.