From SFGate:

Well, the numbers are in in the increasingly contentious attorney general race between SF District Attorney Kamala Harris and LA District Attorney Steve Cooley, and we have to admit — we’re a bit surprised. Cooley is leading the way, with more than $2.1 million collected since July 1, to Harris’ $1.8 million. Cooley also has more cash in the bank — about $500,000 more — which could make a difference in this tight contest. (Cooley also spent just half as much as Harris from July through September; not surprising given she’s launched some ads.)

Here’s why it matters: A recent Field Poll found a whopping 34 percent of likely voters undecided in the attorney general race, with Cooley leading Harris by just 4 points — within the margin of error. Both candidates’ biggest challenge may be simply getting the word out, and introducing themselves to voters in a year when the governor’s race has dominated most of the headlines. More money means more opportunity to communicate with said voters. It also remains to be seen whether independent groups — such as the 47 law enforcement groups that are backing Cooley — will throw their cash and weight around, or whether Cooley will use his stockpile of cash to attack Harris.

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