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Updated: Tuesday, 02 Feb 2010, 11:04 AM EST
Published : Monday, 13 Apr 2009, 7:34 AM EDT
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) - There are no official candidates in the 2010 Rhode Island governor’s race yet, but the fundraising race is heating up.
State General Treasurer Frank Caprio leads all hopefuls with $1.2 million. Attorney General Patrick Lynch is No. 2 with $500,000, and Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts is third with $300,000. All three are Democrats.
Former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee created an exploratory committee last week, which allows him to begin fundraising for a possible run as an independent. Republican state Rep. Joe Trillo of Warwick is another possible contender.
The winner of the November 2010 election will replace Republican Gov. Don Carcieri, who can’t seek re-election because of term limits.
Experts say it takes $2 million to $3 million to win the
election.
RI General Treasurer Frank T. Caprio
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