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Silverman's campaign found 1,250 more people who are among his campaign contributors, but not listed as "public supporters." Doing the math, the campaign figures it could have 3,100 names -- outpacing Leggett's 2,300.

Limits on Developer Cash

Neighbors for a Better Montgomery, a group driving the county's debate over growth, has endorsed 10 candidates in the Sept. 12 primary who have vowed to limit the amount of campaign cash they receive from developers.

Drew Powell , chairman of the group's executive committee, called it a tidal wave of candidates who want to "make a clear statement that they are not in the pocket of developers." The group, which tracks donations from developer interests, does not have a "litmus test" for candidates. But, Powell said, "if someone should take more than half of their money from developer interests, it speaks loudly to the direction a candidate may be going."

The political action committee backed Leggett to be the county's next chief executive. The former council member and chairman of the state Democratic Party told the group he would restrict developer contributions to 25 percent of his total. The group's picks:

For council, the PAC for the first time endorsed 1st District incumbent Howard A. Denis (R-Potomac-Bethesda) for limiting developer donations to 33 percent and fighting against so-called mansionization.

District 2: In the Upcounty district represented by Michael Knapp (D), the group picked Democrat Sharon Dooley , a health-care professional who said she would restrict developer contributions to 25 percent.

District 3: Incumbent Phil Andrews (D-Gaithersburg-Rockville), who has long sworn off developer and special-interest money.

District 4: Incumbent Marilyn Praisner (D-Eastern County), who has a self-imposed limit of 33 percent.

District 5: School board member Valerie Ervin (D), who pledged to accept no more than 25 percent. The seat is being vacated by Tom Perez (D), who is running for state attorney general.

At Large: Democrat Hugh Bailey , who committed to taking no more than 25 percent from developers.

At Large: Takoma Park City Council member Marc Elrich (D), who takes no contributions from developers or contractors who do business with county.

At Large: Cary Lamari (D), former president of the Montgomery County Civic Federation, pledged to accept no more than 33 percent from development interests.

At Large: Duchy Trachtenberg (D), president of Maryland National Organization for Women, who takes no contributions from developers.