Candidates Wiedower, Gonzalez Report Strong Fundraising Results

Marcus Wiedower, Republican candidate for the 119th House District seat, raised more than $80,000 from July 1 to Sept. 30, topping all six candidates for Oconee County’s seats in the Georgia General Assembly.

Deborah Gonzalez, Democrat incumbent in House District 117, raised $68,381–more than $20,000 above the $47,987 raised by her Republican challenger, Houston Gaines.

Incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cowsert raised $61,575, while his Democratic challenger, Marisue Hilliard, raised $33,459.

Jonathan Wallace, the incumbent Democrat in House District 119, raised $55,908.

Even with the drop-off in fundraising, Gaines still entered the final campaign period with a massive advantage in funds for his campaign.

Gaines reported having $131,003 available for the final election push. Only Cowsert among Oconee County’s delegation and candidates had more, with $305,195.

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