Mahoning prosecutor candidates raise $300,000
YOUNGSTOWN — With more than six months before the Nov. 5 general election, the two candidates for Mahoning County prosecutor already have raised nearly $300,000 combined in the most expensive race in the county. The postprimary period, from Feb. 29 to April 19, saw incumbent Democrat Gina DeGenova raise more than 10 times the amount collected by Republican Lynn Maro. DeGenova raised $44,805 to $4,150 for Maro during those 51 days. DeGenova benefited from a fundraiser at The Lake Club in Poland, but also received a $5,000 contribution from David Betras, an attorney and former ...