Thu., April 8, 2010 8:54am (EDT)

Barnes Tops In Campaign Money For Governor's Office
By Associated Press
Updated: 3 years ago

ATLANTA  —  
Candidates hoping to take residence in the governor's office have released their latest financial reports. (GPB file photo)
Candidates hoping to take residence in the governor's office have released their latest financial reports. (GPB file photo)
Former Georgia governor Roy Barnes has $2.8 million in his campaign bank account as he eyes a return to office. That information comes from the latest reporting of hopefuls for the 2010 race for the governor’s office.

Financial disclosures show the Democrat raised more than $900,000 in the first three months of this year, leading other candidates who’ve reported.

Among Republicans, Eric Johnson drew-in more than $700,000—a total of $1.7 million on hand.

Karen Handel reports nearly $400,000 raised in the first quarter, into a total of around $600,000 in her campaign bank account.