Sydney Harrison top earner, spender to date in County Council District 9 race

Sydney Harrison of Upper Marlboro, one of 10 candidates vying for the Prince George's County Council's District 9 seat, has outraised and outspent all of his opponents so far in 2010, according to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Maryland Board of Elections.

The reports, which were due Aug. 17, show that Harrison has raised $136,860 so far this year, the combination of a personal loan of more than $106,000 and contributions of about $30,000. Harrison also has outspent all of his opponents, with expenses totaling about $82,600.

His contributions include $3,000 from the HousingMaryland PAC, the political action committee of the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association, which represents real estate and development industries around the region. Harrison declined to comment.

All 10 candidates are registered as Democrats. The Democratic primary is Sept. 14, and the general election is Nov. 2. All candidates are required to file another campaign finance report Sept. 3.