Stutzman foes short on funds

By Brian Francisco

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, faces five challengers for his congressional seat. But unless they are sitting on personal fortunes they intend to use against him, their chances of taking his job appear slim.

Stutzman started the year with more than $344,000 in cash on hand as he seeks his third two-year term, according to a report his campaign filed with the Federal Election Commission. He had raised more than $621,000 in campaign contributions through the end of 2013, more than half of it from political action committees.

Democrat Justin Kuhnle began the year with $97.33 in available cash. He had raised $803 in contributions, with about half coming out of his own pockets.

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