State Sen. Jim Tracy raising far more than DesJarlais, Carr

Sen. Jim Tracy

NASHVILLE – Republican 4th Congressional District hopeful Jim Tracy raised seven times the amount of money that U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tenn., raised during the second quarter and almost three times as much as state Rep. Joe Carr, federal filings show.

State Sen. Tracy, R-Shelbyville, reported raising $303,000 from April 1 through June 30, while DesJarlais disclosed raising just $39,153. Carr, R-Lascassas, said he raised $100,255.

Net contributions for Tracy and DesJarlais were slightly lower after refunds to contributors. Tracy’s net was $296,393 while DesJarlais netted $35,155.

Tracy also dominates in the amount of cash on hand with $656,201. That’s seven times as much as DesJarlais’ $88,361. Carr reported $275,000 in cash on hand.