With the election 10 days away, the checkbooks have opened big for Tom Arceneaux campaign. And more can be expected between now and Sat. Dec. 10.
Tom filed yesterday (Tues.) his campaign report for the time period from Oct. 20 through Nov. 20. that showed $93,908 in contributions. During that period his campaign expenses were $84,567.
The major contributor was Ron Wicker through his companies with a total of $10 grand. Wicker had donated $27,500 through his various companies to the Adrian Perkins campaign.
Tom also has filed two special reports yesterday. These show moneys donated after Nov. 20.
The first reflected contributions of $18,000. The second report reflected donations of $43,500.
The big donor in the second report was the Crawford family with six members each contributing $2500 for a total of $15,000.
Additional reports must be filed through the election of donations that are received.