Just as he did four years ago Senate Minority Leader Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, opened his campaign wallet wide this year to the tune of $120,000 to help out his caucus campaign committee.
We reported big picture totals for each of the Legislatures four campaign committees a short time ago and you can find that post here.
In all there were 16 legislators who contributed at least $50,000 from their own campaigns to their respective caucus campaign committee so that money could be spent in competitive districts.
Heres the roster for the 2008 election cycles 50k Club and how much each member contributed.
Sen. Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla: $120,000
Rep. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam: $85,000
Rep. Frank Chopp, D-Seattle: $83,000
Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville: $80,000
Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane: $80,000
Rep. Mark Ericks, D-Bothell: $75,000
Rep. Cary Condotta, R-Wenatchee: $75,000
Sen. Linda Parlette, R-Wenatchee: $75,000
Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, D-Seattle: $68,000
Rep. Judy Clibborn, D-Mercer Island: $60,000
Rep. Jamie Pederson, D-Seattle: $60,000
Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond: $57,000
Rep. Richard DeBolt, R-Chehalis: $51,300
Rep. Ross Hunter, D-Medina: $50,000
Rep. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale: $50,000
Sen. Joe McDermott, D-Seattle: $50,000
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