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GOVERNOR HALEY BARBOUR FILES CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT
JACKSON (October 10, 2007) - Governor Haley Barbour today filed a campaign finance report showing he raised over $2.87 million since late July and has more than $5.94 million cash on hand.
The report, filed with the Secretary of State's office, combined with previous records show that Barbour for Governor has raised over $12.67 million since January 1, 2004.
“Mississippians across the state continue to demonstrate their support for our agenda of more and better jobs, improving education and health care, and balancing the budget without raising anybody’s taxes,” said Governor Barbour. “We are in awe of nearly 6000 folks in this year alone who have placed their confidence in us to serve another four years.” According to the campaign finance report, Barbour has over 5,780 donors in 2007, having received donations from over 15,500 donors during this campaign.
Governor Barbour formally filed for re-election in February. He has been traveling the state since summer campaigning for re-election.
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