These would include public campaign funds if their opponents, spurning the law, spent in excess of the limits.
Frey dropped out in November 2012, saying his opponents had spent more time campaigning across the state than he did.
Her two primary opponents each spent slightly more than $2.5 million each.
My opponent has spent much of this campaign talking about the day that has gone.
Overall, opponents spent $5.5 million, tying an Oregon spending record.
He has pointed out that his opponent "has not spent a single day in a legislative body."
But here's the bad news: your opponents can also spend money to thwart your plans.
According to available figures, opponents spent about $2.40 for each vote, while the mayor spent nearly $52.
He ran his campaign with only $11,000.00 against the millions his opponents spent on their campaigns.
His three opponents spent a combined total of under $275,000.