Associated Press
LAS CRUCES — A Democratic candidate for Congress today wrote a $47.50 check to his campaign, staging an event to contrast his opponent's campaign loans worth $475,000.
Bill McCamley, a former Las Cruces real estate agent and Dona Ana County commissioner, is facing Hobbs oilman Harry Teague in the June 3 primary election for the 2nd Congressional District race.
Teague made a $125,000 loan to his campaign last week, then followed with a $350,000 loan on Monday.
"I am not a millionaire or oil industry executive, but I am pleased to provide my campaign with this contribution," McCamley said.
"With gas prices reaching new records every day, this $47.50 will almost pay for our campaign's next tank of gas as we take our message of fixing Washington for the middle class across the 2nd District."
Teague countered by saying he provides health care for his employees, supports charitable causes and offers college scholarships for students. He contended he helped create "thousands of good-paying jobs" as a Lea County commissioner.
"I am committed to doing the same things for everyone in the 2nd Congressional District, and my contributions to my campaign are simply an expression of that commitment," he said.
Teague's loans triggered the so-called "millionaire's amendment" under federal election laws, allowing McCamley to accept donations of up to $6,900 from individual contributors rather than the usual $2,300.
McCamley and Teague, along with five Republicans, are vying to replace Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., who is leaving his House seat to run for U.S. Senate.
A GOP candidate, Greg Sowards of Las Cruces, has loaned himself $325,000.
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