Campaign contribution reports to begin rolling in

Candidates who will appear on the 2010 ballot who've either raised or spent $500 are required to file quarterly reports showing contributions and expenditures. The 2nd quarter of 2009 ended June 30, and candidates who are required to file a contribution and expenditure report must do so by July 15.

Only one report has been filed so far for this quarter, that of state Senate District 28 candidate Eddie Joe Williams (R-Cabot). Williams raised over $10,000 in this last quarter and has some elected officials appearing on his donor list, including state Sen. Gil Baker and state Reps. Jonathan Dismang and Davy Carter. Other donors include consultant Clint Reed and Tommy Bond of Jacksonville. Williams, the mayor of Cabot, will face George S. Smith in the primary, and the only announced Democrat for this seat is former Rep. Lenville Evans.

Update: The 2nd to file is Rep. John Paul Wells (D-Paris), candidate for state senate (District 6), with over $48,000 raised, not including another $12,000 already on hand.

Update II: 3rd to file is Stephen Magie of Conway, a Democrat seeking the House seat being vacated by Robbie Wills. He raised $61,450.