Running off the line, Pino outraises Parenti in Somerset Sheriff race

Somerset County Sheriff candidate Bill Parenti raised more than five times as much as his primary opponent Tim Pino in recent weeks, according to 11-day pre-primary reports filed with the Election Law Enforcement Commission.

Despite the recent edge, Pino has still raised more over the duration of the race, bringing in $130,289.28 to Parenti’s $128,400.

Parenti raised $110,050 over the period and reported having $52,525.15 in his war chest.

Pino raised $20,840 and had $25,350.32 on hand.

Despite the recent edge, Pino has still raised more over the duration of the race, bringing in $130,289.28 to Parenti’s $128,400.

Both Republican candidates trumped Democrat Darrin Russo in terms of fundraising.

Russo has raised just $6,652.30 this cycle and had just $2,856.60 banked.

These numbers reflect where the primary campaign spending was last week and do not include expenditures or fundraising after Memorial Day weekend.