John Fetterman still has a huge cash advantage in the Pennsylvania Senate race, even after Conor Lamb’s top quarterback | app

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Apr 19, 2022

PHILADELPHIA — A turbulent few weeks and hard-hitting attacks have done little to change one of the lingering realities of Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate: John Fetterman has a crucial financial lead.

The lieutenant governor has more than three times as much money as U.S. Representative Conor Lamb for the final month of the primary, according to an Inquirer analysis of campaign disclosures filed Friday, a key factor since polls already show Fetterman far ahead.

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