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May 2, 2008
Money gap yawning in W.Va. governor's race

CHARLESTON --Gov. Joe Manchin maintains a considerable money edge over fellow Democrat Mel Kessler as the May 13 primary approaches.

Manchin raised another $150,000 during the pre-primary reporting period, bringing his contribution total to $2.4 million. His re-election campaign still had $1.8 million on hand as of April 27.

Kessler, a freshman delegate from Raleigh County, collected just $175 during the filing period. He loaned his campaign $10,000.

The primary winner faces Republican Russ Weeks. The former Raleigh County state senator is unopposed in the GOP primary. His pre-primary report had not been posted Thursday.

Manchin's latest contributors include coal and utility executives, video lottery operators and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. The Beckley native gave his campaign $1,000.

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