Parson leads fundraising among local state candidates

State Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, reported the most money on hand in the first quarter among local candidates seeking state government positions.

Lieutenant governor
As of March 31, Parson had $1.1 million on hand in his race for the lieutenant governor’s seat, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Springfield personal-injury attorney Brad Bradshaw, a Democrat, in January ended his campaign for lieutenant governor.

Second behind Parson was Kansas City attorney and fellow Republican Beverly Randles, at $616,013. Russ Carnahan, a former U.S. representative, had $172,584. State Rep. Tommie Pierson, D-St. Louis, reported $11,095. Democratic candidate Winston Apple had the least amount on hand, at $2,485, according to the MEC.

State representative
Several Springfield candidates are seeking Missouri House seats.

Below is first-quarter cash on hand for districts 131-136:
    •    131: Sonya Anderson, $14,511; and Nate Branscom, nothing filed;
    •    132: Crystal Quade, $15,131; Tyler Hobbs, $4,862; Bob Sweere, $2,625; and Thomas Quinn, nothing filed;
    •    133: Curtis Trent, $87,430; Matthew Sims, $17,972; David Cort, $1,987; and Mike Goodart, nothing filed;
    •    134: Elijah Haahr, $106,036; and Angela Pryor, $17.83;
    •    135: Steve Helms, $2,257; and Randy Alberhasky, $1,672; and
    •    136: Kevin Austin, $53,020; and Jeff Munzinger, $19,299.