South Ward Council candidate Ras Baraka reports having raised $17,925 toward his challenge of South Ward Councilman Oscar James II, a member of the Booker Team.
Baraka this week reported a closing balance of $3,711, according to the state Election Law Enforcement Commission.
His heftiest contribution received to date was from the Sharpe James Election Fund, totaling $4,200.
James told PolitickerNJ.com that his total money raised by the end of the campaign would likely put him in the vicinity of $100,000.