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In the final campaign finance reports before the April 26 primary, two Democratic candidates in Maryland’s 4th Congressional district race have eclipsed the million-dollar fundraising mark but one dipped into personal funds to do it. In the final campaign finance reports before the April 26 primary, two Democratic candidates in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District race have eclipsed the million-dollar fundraising mark, but one dipped into his retirement fund to do it.
Former Maryland lieutenant governor Anthony G. Brown (D) took the fundraising lead long held by Glenn F. Ivey, a former Prince George’s County state’s attorney, by loaning about $400,000 to his campaign —more than he raised in any reporting period of the election cycle, according to the Federal Election Commission.Former Maryland lieutenant governor Anthony G. Brown (D) took the fundraising lead long held by Glenn F. Ivey, a former Prince George’s County state’s attorney, by loaning about $400,000 to his campaign —more than he raised in any reporting period of the election cycle, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Throughout the race, Brown’s fundraising has been anemic compared to his competitors. His latest report shows that between January and April, the campaign raised about $160,000 in donations and the two personal loans on March 7 and April 5 put the total for the period at $560,000. Throughout the race, Brown’s fundraising has been anemic compared to his competitors. His latest report shows that between January and April, the campaign raised about $160,000 in donations, and the two personal loans March 7 and April 5 put the total for the period at $560,000.
“...While I’m not a rich man, my family and I have decided to invest in this campaign because of how deeply we believe in serving our community and ensuring fairness, equality and better opportunities for Maryland families,” Brown said in a statement. “...We decided to ensure that we have enough resources to fight for each and every vote.” Brown said through a spokeswoman that he withdrew the money from his Maryland supplemental retirement account, which he listed as being worth between $500,000 and $1,000,000, according to the financial disclosure report the campaign submitted.
Brown made the loan while still owing about $450,000 to the Laborers Political League Education Fund — money he failed to pay back in time . The left-leaning organization had lent Brown the money in 2014 to help keep his ill-fated gubernatorial bid afloat in the final weeks. “... While I’m not a rich man, my family and I have decided to invest in this campaign because of how deeply we believe in serving our community and ensuring fairness, equality and better opportunities for Maryland families,” Brown said in a statement. “... We decided to ensure that we have enough resources to fight for each and every vote.”
Brown made the loan while still owing about $450,000 to the Laborers Political Education Fund — money he failed to pay back in time. The left-leaning organization had lent Brown the money in 2014 to help keep his ill-fated gubernatorial bid afloat in the final weeks of the general election.
[Race for governor leaves loser, winner with $500K in debt][Race for governor leaves loser, winner with $500K in debt]
Brown’s total fundraising amounts to about $1.014 million for the entire race and his campaign has spent about 80 percent of that with one week left in the primary.Brown’s total fundraising amounts to about $1.014 million for the entire race and his campaign has spent about 80 percent of that with one week left in the primary.
Ivey, meanwhile, raised $288,000 during the same three-month period, bringing his total fundraising to more than $1,007,000. His campaign has burned through that cash in recent weeks with media advertisements, leaving about $331,000 in its account.Ivey, meanwhile, raised $288,000 during the same three-month period, bringing his total fundraising to more than $1,007,000. His campaign has burned through that cash in recent weeks with media advertisements, leaving about $331,000 in its account.
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s) reported her strongest fundraising of the cycle with about $291,000 in contributions between January and April. In total, she has raised more than $800,000.Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s) reported her strongest fundraising of the cycle with about $291,000 in contributions between January and April. In total, she has raised more than $800,000.
The top three contenders — Ivey, Brown and Peña-Melnyk — raised far more than the remaining three Democrats in the primary contest.The top three contenders — Ivey, Brown and Peña-Melnyk — raised far more than the remaining three Democrats in the primary contest.
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Warren Christopher reported raising $34,000, his poorest showing since entering the race for Congress. Of the total $223,000 his campaign reported in the election cycle, about two-thirds of that money came from Christopher.Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Warren Christopher reported raising $34,000, his poorest showing since entering the race for Congress. Of the total $223,000 his campaign reported in the election cycle, about two-thirds of that money came from Christopher.
Terence Strait, who quit his U.S. Census Bureau job to run for federal office, reported raising $718 in the last quarter. He contributed his own money as well, for a fundraising total of nearly $10,000 for the cycle.Terence Strait, who quit his U.S. Census Bureau job to run for federal office, reported raising $718 in the last quarter. He contributed his own money as well, for a fundraising total of nearly $10,000 for the cycle.
There were no campaign disclosure records on file with the FEC for another Democratic candidate, Retired U.S. Marshal Matthew Fog.There were no campaign disclosure records on file with the FEC for another Democratic candidate, Retired U.S. Marshal Matthew Fog.
The 4th Congressional district is currently represented by Donna Edwards (D), who is running for U.S. Senate.The 4th Congressional district is currently represented by Donna Edwards (D), who is running for U.S. Senate.