Jennifer Bowman

Battle Creek Enquirer

With less than three weeks before the election, U.S. Rep. Justin Amash has nearly $500,000 cash on hand, while his Democratic opponent Bob Goodrich is shy of $11,000.

Amash, R-Cascade Township, reported $476,097.20 cash on hand in his latest campaign finance report, filed Wednesday. Goodrich, a Grand Rapids theater owner, reported $10,266.39. The quarterly reports cover finances from July 17 to Sept. 30.

Amash reported $139,633.92 in contributions this period, bringing it to a total of $1,775,729.77. Goodrich reported $138,609 in contributions this period and $210,609 in total.

Amash spent $432,504.60 this period for his re-election bid for the 3rd Congressional District seat. The latest report covers the final days before his primary race, in which he beat Grand Rapids businessman Brian Ellis after a series of attack ads. Goodrich spent $114,729.86 during the period.

Amash and Goodrich debated earlier this month at Grand Valley State University's Eberhard Center. It was the first debate Amash participated in since being elected to the seat in 2010.

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