BETHEL 2009: Knickerbocker, Burke beat Craybas in fundraising

As the latest round of campaign finance reports come in, the Democratic candidate for First Selectman of Bethel has raked in more cash then his two opponents combined. What might be worrisome for the Republicans is the fact that the person they didn't nominee for their ticket out raised the person they chose to lead their ticket.

The News-Times has the details.

Democratic first selectman candidate Matt Knickerbocker came out ahead of his two opponents in fundraising for the Nov. 3 campaign, based on the most recent tallies.

Knickerbocker has raised $14,690 for his campaign, with the majority raised in the last month. That is more than both his opponents combined.

Incumbent First Selectman Robert Burke raised $4,550 this period, which added to his existing funds gives him an aggregate of $8,350 raised for his third campaign.

Republican challenger Larry Craybas reported $2,075 contributions this month, with an aggregate of $4,250 raised for his campaign.

Well get a better understanding on where the candidates stand once their last report is filed (10 days before the election).