Financial disclosure statements in Georgia’s 10th congressional district show that Jim Whitehead has raised four times as much as his opponent Paul Broun.
Both candidates for the July 17th runoff in the north Georgia district are Republican. They are seeking to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Charlie Norwood.
Jim Whitehead, a tire salesman from the Augusta area has the endorsement of Norwood’s widow and is favored by Georgia’s GOP establishment. Since June 1st, he has raised over 188 thousand dollars. His opponent Paul Broun, a physician from suburban Athens, has raised just over 47 thousand dollars.
With little difference in ideology between the candidates, the race has grown into a regional competition between the districts largest cities, Athens vs. Augusta.
Whitehead did get twice as many votes as Broun in the June election, but not enough to avoid a runoff. Voter turnout in the middle of the July heat is expected to be very low. Political analysts say in such cases, the candidate with the most money for ads and flyers is likely to win.
Both candidates for the July 17th runoff in the north Georgia district are Republican. They are seeking to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Charlie Norwood.
Jim Whitehead, a tire salesman from the Augusta area has the endorsement of Norwood’s widow and is favored by Georgia’s GOP establishment. Since June 1st, he has raised over 188 thousand dollars. His opponent Paul Broun, a physician from suburban Athens, has raised just over 47 thousand dollars.
With little difference in ideology between the candidates, the race has grown into a regional competition between the districts largest cities, Athens vs. Augusta.
Whitehead did get twice as many votes as Broun in the June election, but not enough to avoid a runoff. Voter turnout in the middle of the July heat is expected to be very low. Political analysts say in such cases, the candidate with the most money for ads and flyers is likely to win.
