Politics & Government
Burke Residents Donate $65,000 to Presidential Campaigns
President Obama's campaign has received roughly $25,000.
Burke area residents have contributed about $65,000 to presidential candidates during the 2012 election cycle.
Residents in the 22015 and 22032 ZIP codes both donated about $19,000. Those living in the 22039 ZIP code contributed roughly $27,000.
As of Feb. 21, 2012, President Barack Obama’s campaign has received about $25,000 from Burke community members, according to information at Opensecrets.org.
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Former Gov. Mitt Romney’s campaign had the second-highest amount in contributions, with $22,750 from Burke ZIP codes.
The campaigns to elect U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and U.S. Rep. Newt Gingrich’s (R-Georgia) received less than $3,500 each.
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The Virginia Republican Presidential Primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 6, but .
Polls are open between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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