Republican Susan Hawk is dramatically outspending incumbent Democrat Craig Watkins as the race for Dallas County district attorney enters its final weekend.
Hawk, a former state district judge, raised $342,441 from Sept. 9 to Oct. 25. Financial reports released this week show she spent $416,886 during the same period and has $239,427 in her campaign account.
Meanwhile, Watkins, the two-term incumbent, raised $44,850 for the period and spent $33,379. He has $61,000 left in his campaign account, though both candidates are still raising money.
Watkins’ low-budget campaign, aides say, is not of great concern because he’s running with a team of Democrats, including candidate for governor Wendy Davis and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
For the latest reporting period, Watkins got a $10,000 contribution from the Baron & Budd law firm, as well as $5,000 from Dallas lawyer Brian Loncar.
Watkins has spent money to run commercials over cable television outlets.
Hawk has a more prolific television media campaign in place and she continues to be powered by donations from the county’s business elite, and others. She received a $25,000 donation from oilman Trevor Reee-Jones. Businessman Stephen Davis gave her $10,000.