Jones vs. McMahan: A Matter Of Dollars?

Republican Gary Jones, challenging Democrat Auditor & Inspector Jeff McMahan, has a long way to go to catch up to McMahan's war chest. As of August 7th, date of their last Ethics Commission filings, Jones had raised $32,000 and spent $8,500, compared to McMahan's $313,000 and $214,000 spent. Their contest is a rematch of their 2002 battle, when McMahan won 52-48 percent. Jones, who resigned as State Republican Party chairman to make the race, can be expected to report significant contributions on his next report. Insiders say McMahan is raising money and they expect his new report will show an increase as well. There are signs the race will turn nasty as Jones challenges McMahan at almost every turn. Jones and his wife are shown at right, McMahan at left.

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