Forsyth Solicitor-General: 'Significant Fundraising Advantage Over Opponent'

Editor's Note: The following is a press release issued by the Donna Gopaul for Solicitor-General campaign.

Today, Donna Gopaul, candidate for Forsyth County Solicitor-General, announced that she has achieved a significant fundraising advantage over her opponent in the race.

According to reports filed with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission this week, Gopaul received more than $23,150 in net contributions, dwarfing the $5,756.20 raised by her opponent.

Moreover, the reports show that Gopaul received numerous contributions from local donors, underscoring the widespread support for her campaign in the community. By contrast, her opponent reported only one itemized contribution from a local Cumming resident.

“Nearly 60 percent of contributions received by my opponent were from international and out-of-state interests,” said Gopaul. “While my opponent has focused her campaign on earning the support of donors in other states and outside the U.S., I am working to earn the support of local taxpayers,” continued Gopaul.

"I believe our conservative, common-sense message is helping voters realize just how important the Forsyth County Solicitor-General's Office is to our community's continued success," said Gopaul.

As Solicitor-General, Gopaul has eliminated $200,000 in unnecessary spending, reduced government bureaucracy and fought to prosecute more than 2,500 cases.

"I am energized by the fact that our campaign continues to be focused on earning and demonstrating grassroots support," said Gopaul.

To learn more about Solicitor-General Donna Gopaul’s campaign, please visit www.DonnaGopaul.com.

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