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usaTodayIncumbents being investigated raise $1.2M
By Matt Kelley, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — Seven lawmakers seeking re-election while under federal investigation raked in nearly three times as much in campaign donations as their opponents in the latest fundraising period, records show.
The incumbents raised more than $1.2 million, while six challengers raised almost $425,000 in the three months ending Sept. 30, according to Federal Election Commission records. Three of the incumbents — including Rep. William Jefferson, a Louisiana Democrat under indictment on corruption charges — don't have announced opponents; some have multiple opponents. Of the seven, only Jefferson has been charged with a crime. All have denied wrongdoing.
TABLE: Campaign chests grow despite clouds
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