David Borrero edges Democratic challenger in April-May fundraising, but not by much

Sweetwater Republican Rep. David Borrero managed to stay ahead of Democratic lawyer Laura Kelley in fundraising for the House District 111 race in April and May, but not by much.

Borrero collected $23,000 through his campaign account and political committee. The haul, minus $17,500 spent, brought his holdings to almost $62,000.

Kelley, meanwhile, raised nearly $20,000. She also spent $7,000, leaving $24,000 by June.

Kelley’s campaign account outraised Borrero’s. Campaign accounts have a $1,000-per-donor limit, a restriction by which political committees don’t have to abide.

Kelley, a first-time candidate, said she’s “thrilled to see such overwhelming support from the community.”

– Jesse Scheckner, Florida Politics