Harford sheriff?s race: Bane heading into election with most funds

A Harford County sheriff?s candidate came out swinging this week, suggesting those who have failed to raise significant campaign funds are not serious candidates.

“Some people are of the mind frame that if you don?t raise a lot of money, you?re not a serious candidate,” said Democrat Jesse Bane, who has accepted $53,726 ? the most of any sheriff candidate, according to the state Board of Elections campaign finance database. So far he has spent just under $24,000.