Nevada governor trails Republican primary challenger in campaign fundraising

Nev. governor trails challenger in campaign funds

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Campaign finance reports show Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons is working with a slim campaign budget in his uphill re-election effort.

Gibbons reported just $179,000 in contributions and $184,000 in paid expenses since January, according to the report filed late Wednesday with the secretary of state’s office.

His contributions fall far short of the total reported by Republican front-runner Brian Sandoval, whose campaign says it raised nearly $1 million in the same period.

Sandoval is a former federal judge who resigned his lifetime appointment to run for Nevada’s highest office.

Democratic front-runner Rory Reid raised almost $1 million during the latest reporting period.

The primary is set for Tuesday.