Washington College

April 17, 2008 - 11:17am

Despite trailing Harris in 1Q fundraising, Kratovil campaign expresses confidence

Despite trailing Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) in money raised and cash on hand, the campaign of Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville) expressed confidence in their first quarter earnings during an interview today with PolitickerMD.com.

According to data released by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Kratovil raised $189,713.87 through the March 31 first quarter deadline, leaving him with $182,058 cash on hand.

Harris raised $401,168.22 and has $205,688 cash on hand for his campaign in Maryland’s First Congressional District.

Kratovil Communications Director Erik Gulbrandsen said he was “pleased” at the numbers, calling it a “good start,” particularly considering “we are so close in cash on hand.”