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Ken Skowronski Leads Fundraising Leading Into December 17th Special Election

By Kyle Maichle, Editor of Wisconsin Election Watch, 

FRANKLIN – Republican candidate Ken Skowronski for the 82nd Assembly District leads his Democratic challenger in fundraising more than a week out from the general election.

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According to records from the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Skowronski leads John Hermes (D-Greendale) in cash on hand with $10,031.  Hermes has only  $2,510.07 on hand.  During the pre-election reporting period, Skowronski raised only $4,340.93 but spent $26,104.41.  Hermes raised $12,396.37 but spent over $12,245.90.   This covers all campaign finance activity from November 5th to  December 2nd.

During the pre-primary reporting period, Skowronski ended with $31,774.19 on hand while Hermes had $2,359.60. This was for all activity from July 1st to November 4th.

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The special election to replace the successor to Jeff Stone is scheduled for December 17th.  All candidates in the 82nd District must file a post election report which is due on January 31, 2014.  This is for all activity from December 3rd to December 31st.

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