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Incumbents and challengers alike are amassing some of the larger war chests for this year's legislative races, with receipts nearing $2 million as the May 13 primary election approaches.
The House and Senate candidates had spent more than $860,000 of that total by March 28, according to the reports posted by the secretary of state's office.
This initial round of filings suggests that contests to succeed departing Sens. Andy McKenzie, R-Ohio, and Bill Sharpe, D-Lewis, will be the most expensive among Senate races. Among House races, heavy spending is seen for seats being vacated by Delegates Bill Stemple, D-Calhoun, and Doug Stalnaker, D-Lewis.
All 100 House seats and half the Senate - 17 of 34 seats - are on the ballot this year. The House seats are divided among 58 districts, including 36 that are single-seat. Holding majorities in both chambers, the Democrats have primary contests in 30 House and eight Senate districts. The Republicans have enough candidates for contested primaries in nine races, all but one in the House.
The GOP saw slightly more contests during the 2006 primary, while Democrats had slightly fewer. The money raised is...