Putnam (R), Draper (D) lead in state agriculture commissioner races
Friday, July 10th, 2009 by Michael C. BenderFrom campaign finance reports due today (Contribution totals are for the 2nd quarter of the year and cash on hand is a total for the race):
Republicans
Adam Putnam: $258,523 raised, $672,982 on-hand.
Carey Baker: $61,787 raised; $230,964 on-hand
Democrats*
Eric Draper: $35,125 raised, $31,965 on-hand
Rick Minton, Jr.: $13,815 raised, $9,531 on-hand
Thad Hamilton: $4,600 raised, $4,297 on-hand
Randy Hatch: $3,300 raised, $1,643 on-hand
*Former Florida Democratic Party Chairman Scott Maddox recently said he will enter the race.



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