Politics & Government

Over $320K Raised in 19th District Legislative Race

New Jersey's 2013 campaigns for state Legislature are funded by $27.7 million in contributions, NJ Spotlight reports.

Candidates in New Jersey’s legislative races have raised $27.7 million to fund their 2013 campaigns, according to NJ Spotlight analysis of New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission data.

Here's how the fundraising is going in the 19th District, excluding candidates who are not required to file due to low spending:

State Senate
Joseph F. Vitale (D) - $81,122

State Assembly
Craig J. Coughlin (D) - $33,350
John S. Wisniewski (D) - $206,718

The district includes Carteret, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South Amboy, and Woodbridge.


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