Incumbents so far hold fundraising edge in key Suffolk legislature races

In the three key Suffolk legislature battleground races, incumbents hold the edge in the campaign season's first fundraising filing.

Freshman GOP Legis. Kevin McCaffrey in the 14th District has $53,377 on hand, raising $32,670 in the last six months, while Democratic challenger Tim Sini has $45,731 on hand, spending only $1,547.

Democratic Legis. Sarah Anker in the 6th District reported having $47,517 after raising $17,883 in the last six months. Republican challenger Steve Tricarico, Brookhaven's deputy highway superintendent, raised $18,425, but only had $9,219 on hand.

Meanwhile, Democratic Legis. Rob Calarco has $34,726 on hand, having raised $25,275 in the past six months. His Republican challenger Frank Tassone has raised $23,530 but has $15,625 on hand. His largest expense was $5,720 to pay for fundraisers.