Gibbons Raises $415K for Governor Run

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Memphis prosecutor Bill Gibbons has so far raised more than $415,000 in his bid for Tennessee governor -- a distant fourth compared to the other Republican candidates.

Gibbons' campaign manager Josh Thomas said Thursday that numerous fundraising events are scheduled down the road and that Gibbons is "very encouraged about the months ahead."

The other candidates for the GOP nomination announced Wednesday they have combined to raise $6.3 million through the first six months of the year.

Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam's campaign said he expects to report raising about $3.8 million. State Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville announced he had raised $1.3 million. And U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp of Chattanooga said he will come in at about $1.2 million.

The formal reporting deadline is July 15.