Aug 4, 2015: WLBT: 5 statewide incumbents win GOP primaries in Mississippi
Fitch defeated David McRae, an attorney who said she had sloppily managed a state-sponsored college savings plan. Fitch said she has been a good steward of public finances.
Fitch defeated David McRae, an attorney who said she had sloppily managed a state-sponsored college savings plan. Fitch said she has been a good steward of public finances.
July 30, 2015: WLBT: Mississippi treasurer candidates spar over money management
Lynn Fitch, a Republican seeking a second term as state treasurer, said she has been a responsible manager of the state's bond debt and of two state-sponsored programs that help people save money for college tuition and expenses. She defended her decision to temporarily block enrollment in the prepaid tuition plan because of concerns that it was financially shaky. She said tax dollars should not be used to cover shortfalls in the program.
Lynn Fitch, a Republican seeking a second term as state treasurer, said she has been a responsible manager of the state's bond debt and of two state-sponsored programs that help people save money for college tuition and expenses. She defended her decision to temporarily block enrollment in the prepaid tuition plan because of concerns that it was financially shaky. She said tax dollars should not be used to cover shortfalls in the program.
July 16, 2015: AP: Most Miss. incumbents continue with campaign cash advantage
The exception is still in the Republican primary for state treasurer, where challenger David McRae is reporting that he collected more campaign cash than incumbent Lynn Fitch, just as he did last month.
The exception is still in the Republican primary for state treasurer, where challenger David McRae is reporting that he collected more campaign cash than incumbent Lynn Fitch, just as he did last month.
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June 11, 2015: Washington Times: Mississippi candidates file new campaign finance reports
Republican David McRae: Raised $460,729. Spent $126,721. Cash on hand $334,008..
Republican David McRae: Raised $460,729. Spent $126,721. Cash on hand $334,008..
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May 13, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Candidates raise $2.3 million
The race for State Treasurer will be decided in the Republican Primary between incumbent Lynn Fitch and her challenger David McRae. (A Reform Party candidate is also running, but not a serious campaign and she filed no report.) Fitch raised $88,359 and spent $74,173 netting less than $15,000 for a total cash-on-hand of $110,766. McRae raised $251,729 with $160,046 cash-on-hand. Even without the $125,000 McRae and his wife put into the campaign he still outraised the incumbent. Fitch has since fired her campaign manager and staff and hired political consultant Morgan Baldwin who currently is directing the Trent Kelly campaign in the First Congressional District special election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Alan Nunnelee.
The race for State Treasurer will be decided in the Republican Primary between incumbent Lynn Fitch and her challenger David McRae. (A Reform Party candidate is also running, but not a serious campaign and she filed no report.) Fitch raised $88,359 and spent $74,173 netting less than $15,000 for a total cash-on-hand of $110,766. McRae raised $251,729 with $160,046 cash-on-hand. Even without the $125,000 McRae and his wife put into the campaign he still outraised the incumbent. Fitch has since fired her campaign manager and staff and hired political consultant Morgan Baldwin who currently is directing the Trent Kelly campaign in the First Congressional District special election to fill the seat of the late Congressman Alan Nunnelee.
Apr 18, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Is incumbent Fitch vulnerable?
Notably, her primary opponent is among that relatively large number. Republican challenger David McRae, a Ridgeland attorney, was formerly a Fitch majordomo. He served as an adviser and even worked in her office providing pro bono counsel. Now he's gunning to oust her.
Notably, her primary opponent is among that relatively large number. Republican challenger David McRae, a Ridgeland attorney, was formerly a Fitch majordomo. He served as an adviser and even worked in her office providing pro bono counsel. Now he's gunning to oust her.
Mar 4, 2015:: Neshoba Democrat: Candidate slate set for primaries
For State Treasurer: incumbent Lynn Fitch of Madison and David McRae of Madison, both Republicans.
For State Treasurer: incumbent Lynn Fitch of Madison and David McRae of Madison, both Republicans.
Jan 28, 2015: Madison County Journal: McRae plans run for State Treasurer
David McRae, member of the family that founded the former McRae's Department Stores that were spread throughout the South, filed papers with the state GOP Tuesday after making his announcement on the steps of the Capitol.
David McRae, member of the family that founded the former McRae's Department Stores that were spread throughout the South, filed papers with the state GOP Tuesday after making his announcement on the steps of the Capitol.
Jan 27, 2015: Jackson Mississippi News: Attorney McRae challenging Miss. treasurer in GOP primary - Mississippi News Now
First-time candidate David McRae says he's challenging Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch in this year's Republican primary.
First-time candidate David McRae says he's challenging Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch in this year's Republican primary.
Jan 27, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Fitch gets serious opponent; Bomgar rolling in campaign cash
Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Lynn Fitch has drawn a serious opponent, with lawyer David McRae of Ridgeland announcing a run for the post.
Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Lynn Fitch has drawn a serious opponent, with lawyer David McRae of Ridgeland announcing a run for the post.