PREVIEW: Investigation by GoLocalTV Looks at How Much RI Candidates Spend in Campaign Funds

PREVIEW: Investigation by GoLocalTV Looks at How Much RI Candidates Spend in Campaign Funds

From U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to Republican House Challenger Mike Riley, everyone is talking about growing jobs in Rhode Island. Between the two races for the House of Representatives and the race for the United States Senate, the six candidates combined have spent more nearly $6 million in campaign funds.

The candidates may argue about who is more committed to Rhode Island, but according to an investigation by GoLocalTV, more than 50% of the dollars spent support businesses in Connecticut, Florida, Virginia and Washington, DC.

From printing, to web development, to graphic design-millions of dollars have bypassed Rhode Island-based companies for politically-tied companies in DC, San Francisco, and Chicago.

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Coming Wednesday: GoLocalTV breaks down the race for United States Senate – Sheldon Whitehouse v. Barry Hinckley

Coming Thursday: 2nd Congressional Race – Jim Langevin v. Mike Riley

Coming Friday: 1st Congressional Race – David Cicilline v. Brendan Doherty and reaction from Rhode Island.