Coleman raises more than $160,000 for campaign
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has raised more than $160,000 for his re-election campaign this year, and has a hefty cash advantage over his challengers.
As Coleman heads into the final eight weeks of the campaign, he has nearly $140,000 at his disposal, according to newly released campaign finance reports.
Coleman's spending also eclipses his rivals. Since the end of January, the mayor's campaign has spent more than $80,000, including more than $20,000 on polling alone.
Challenger Tim Holden spent a total of $18,000 during that same period. Unlike Coleman, Holden is funding his campaign almost entirely out of his own pocket. Holden received less than $1,200 in contributions.
The two other candidates who'll appear on the ballot -- Sharon Anderson and Kurt Dornfeld -- did not file campaign finance reports by the deadline.
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