42nd Congressional FEC Update

The FEC filings through September were due by last Friday. The totals for the 42nd Republican primary were as expected, Congressman Gary Miller led the fundraising.

Miller raised $30,900 for a total this year of $155,425. He spent $27,461.98 this quarter. His cash on hand is $906,953.57.

Challenger Lee McGroarty raised $5100 in his first quarter as a candidate. However, it should be noted that one person donated $2400 for the primary and $2400 for the general election.

The McGroarty campaign shows no money spent but $9427.47 in debt. The explanation given for the debt is "administrative/salary/overhead:campaign events and supplies."

It is odd that these types of expenses are listed as debt and not itemized as required by law. Usually candidates list the expense, and then list it as debt if there is not enough cash on hand. Expenses including salary, administrative costs and events are suppose to be itemized if over $200. That way citizens know where the money is going.

I wouldn't be surprised to see an FEC letter go out in the next few days asking him to explain it. McGroarty is new to politics, so these types of mistakes are probably to be expected by the campaign as they learn election law.