Maddox matches Ivey in July fundraising; Vance tops Parker
MONTGOMERY — Democratic challenger Walt Maddox kept fundraising pace last month with Gov. Kay Ivey, according to campaign finance reports filed Thursday, a positive sign for his campaign as he takes on the Republican incumbent in the governor's race.
Fundraising reports filed Thursday evening show that Maddox raised $245,024 in July. Ivey raised $248,523.
Maddox also has slightly more campaign cash on hand, heading into the peak of campaign season. Maddox has a campaign fund balance of $313,248, according to filed reports. Ivey has a campaign balance of $271,476.
While Maddox and Ivey posted similar numbers in July, Ivey has a more than 3-1 overall fundraising advantage when including money raised during the party primaries.
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