Daily Outtakes: Lawmakers’ cash

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In District 1, State Rep. Michelle Salzman continued to burn through her campaign checking account. Since January 2023, Salzman has raised $114,892 and spent most of it, except for $8,809 she had in her checking account on March 31.

Her Democratic opponent, Franscine Mathis, has raised no money. Salzman submitted 1,219 petition signatures to qualify to run, while Mathis has not submitted any signatures.

Salzman’s PAC, Committee to Protect Northwest Florida, is healthier. Started in September 2020, it has raised $467,736 and spent $319,060. As of March 31, the committee had $148,676 in the bank.

In District 2, State Rep. Alex Andrade has raised $52,430 for the 2024 reelection campaign and has spent $21,892, leaving $30,538 in his campaign account. His opponent is Kimberly Kline, who is not affiliated with any party. Kline raised $3,790 and loaned $5,000 to her campaign. She has spent $3,231.

State Rep. Joel Rudman has no opponent in District 3. He has raised $99,055 and spent only $19

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