ATLANTA, GA – According to a report by AP, Georgia Senate candidate Jack Kingston continues to lead fellow Republican David Perdue in fundraising.

Kingston has reported $1.6 million in contributions over the last two months. While Perdue received $974,000 in contributions. Kingston also has more cash on hand, about $1.15 million heading into the July 22 runoff. Perdue reports about $783,000 cash on hand. He also loaned his campaign an additional $500,000, bringing his total personal investment in the race to $3.15 million.

The race is being watched nationally as Republicans seek control of the Senate. The winner of the GOP runoff will face Democrat Michelle Nunn and Libertarian Amanda Swafford in November.

Source: AP