Lankford Tops Million Dollar Mark

Candidates Clark Duffe, Billy
Coyle and James Lankford

James Lankford has blasted past the million dollar mark in his quest to become the 5th District's new congressman, a new Federal Election Commission report shows.

The report, filed today, shows political newcomer Lankford has raised $1,055,916, with $14,800 in larger, reportable donations arriving yesterday.

He has spent $912,412, leaving a cash balance of $144,000.

His opponent, Democrat Billy Coyle, reports he raised $27,521 in the last reporting period and $256,700 overall. He has spent $207,100 and has a little more than $50,000 on hand.

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