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Gearing Up for Costly Races
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The costliest race is shaping up to be in Montgomery, where Silverman, Leggett and Robin Ficker (R) are vying to replace County Executive Douglas M. Duncan (D), who is running for governor.
In the past year, Silverman has raised $551,000, spending much of it. He starts the year with about $731,000 in the bank, just half of what he says he raised since his all-but-announced candidacy began three years ago.
Last month, Silverman, a two-term council member, announced that he had hired the same pollster and media and direct-mail consultants used by Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) in his campaign last year.
"We opened up a campaign office, and Steve is committed to reaching every one of the county's 1 million residents, so we have put money into that effort," said Judy Jablow, a Silverman spokeswoman.
Leggett has raised about $482,000 in 2005, including lending his campaign $125,000.
While Silverman is spending early to ramp up his campaign, Leggett has been frugal, spending just $61,471.
Ficker, the only announced Republican candidate in the race, is largely self-financing his effort. The lawyer and anti-tax activist said he has $108,000 in the bank, the bulk of which came from a $126,000 personal loan.
Staff writers Nick Anderson, Christian Davenport and Miranda S. Spivack contributed to this report.
