Mellon says money won’t influence him in 18th Congressional race

Posted on September 1, 2015

By Joe Ragusa

BLOOMINGTON – Democrat congressional candidate Rob Mellon said his lack of campaign funds is a good thing when it comes to the 18th Congressional District special election.

Mellon told WJBC’s Terry James that he has to campaign without much advertising.

“Unfortunately, television ads are the most expensive (and we’ll) probably be precluded from doing something of that nature,” Mellon said. “All I would say is, anyone who sees those ads, the money has to come from somewhere. There has to be something in return for that.”

Mellon has raised $10,769 so far while his Republican opponent, Darin LaHood, has raised $1.2 million. Early voting is underway and the election is Sept. 10.

Joe Ragusa can be reached at [email protected].

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