Kasich far outpaces FitzGerald in fundraising, spending

October 24, 2014 at 12:00a.m.

COLUMBUS

Gov. John Kasich continues to far outpace Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald in campaign fundraising and spending, according to disclosures filed with the secretary of state’s office Thursday.

The disclosures covered fundraising for the past month and spending from July to now.

The Republican incumbent reported contributions approaching $636,000 over the past month and spending of more than $10 million since earlier this summer, leaving a balance of $4.6 million with less than two weeks before Election Day.

His Democratic challenger reported $33,661.03 in contributions and nearly $2.4 million in spending, leaving a balance on hand of about $248,000.

Among other statewide races:

• Attorney General: Republican incumbent Mike DeWine reported about $750,000 in contributions and spending of $2.5 million-plus, leaving a balance of $2.1 million.

His contributions included $289,000 from the Summit County Republican Party and $185,000 from the Ohio Republican Party.

His Democratic challenger, David Pepper, reported nearly $1.4 million in contributions, including $1.1 million added by the candidate. His campaign spent more than $3.5 million during the reporting period, leaving a balance of $277,960.75.

• Secretary of State: Republican incumbent Jon Husted reported $76,445 in contributions and more than $1.4 million in spending, leaving a balance on hand of more than $2.2 million.

His Democratic challenger, state Sen. Nina Turner (D-Cleveland), reported about $140,000 in contributions and more than $1 million in spending, leaving a balance of nearly $70,000.

• Auditor: Republican incumbent Dave Yost reported nearly $109,000 in contributions and spending of about $701,000, leaving a balance on hand of more than $1 million.

His Democratic challenger, state Rep. John Carney (D-Columbus), reported contributions of $60,673. His campaign spent more than $998,000, leaving a balance of about $270,000.

• Treasurer: Republican incumbent Josh Mandel reported nearly $345,000 in contributions, including $100,000 added by the Ohio Republican Party on Thursday.

His campaign spent more than $2.4 million, leaving a balance of close to $2 million.

His Democratic challenger, state Rep. Connie Pillich (D-Cincinnati), reported about $254,000 in contributions, including $24,000 added by the Ohio Democratic Party on Thursday.

Her campaign spent more than $1.1 million, leaving a balance of $1.4 million-plus.