ATLANTA – Republican Nathan Deal saw his fundraising slow in the race for governor.
Deal, who’s been dogged by ethics allegations, reported bringing in $201,225 in the first three months of the year. The former congressman has $796,312 in the bank.
Among Republicans, state insurance commissioner John Oxendine, former state Sen. Eric Johnson and businessman Ray Boyd had the most cash on hand.
Among Democrats, former Gov. Roy Barnes leads the pack with $2.8 million in the bank.
Attorney General Thurbert Baker and House Democratic Leader DuBose Porter have been barred from collecting contributions since the Jan. 11 start of the legislative session. Baker reported $624,645 cash on hand and Porter $258,383. Former Georgia National Guard Commander David Poythress has $305,728 on hand.
See Friday’s Times Free Press for complete coverage.