Financing the Governor: Corzine Barely Beats Daggett in Cranford Contributions

Gov. Jon Corzine's fundraising in Cranford paled in comparison to what Republican Gov.-Elect Chris Christie brought in from town residents.

The Democratic governor brought in $3,910 in donations from town residents over 2009, according to state records. Christie, who unseated Cozine this year, from town residents and businesses this year. Corzine's Cranford haul was just slightly above that of independent gubernatorial candidate Chris Daggett, who brought in $2,850 from town residents.

Corzine's donations show that he raised less in individual donations during the period than Christie. State records show that seven Cranford residents donated money to Corzine. None of Corzine's Cranford donations reached $3,500, the maximum contribution amount allowed by law, while three of Christie's Cranford contributors gave just that.

Dan McCarthy gave $2,500, the largest campaign contribution recorded for Cranford.

Cranford Donations to Gov. Jon Corzine
John Cantilli of Riverside Drive: $20
Frank Capece of Ridge Street, Garrubbo & Capece law firm in Westfield: $1,000
Dan McCarthy of Alden Street, Rogut McCarthy law firm, nominated by Corzine to serve a three-year term on the Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield board of directors in 2008: $2,500
Amelia McHugh of Brookside Place: $15
Wanda Monahan of Herning Avenue: $300
Tim O'Leary of Columbia Avenue, ERA Meeker Realtors: $50
Erik Werfel of Wall Street: $25

Total: $3,910

There is no record of any Cranford-based company contributions.

Editor's Note: This is the second of a three part series looking at local donations in the governor's race. The third part will look at donations to the Daggett campaign.