By Associated Press - Wednesday, May 31, 2017

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - The Latest on campaign spending in the race for New Jersey governor (all times local):

2 p.m.

The wealthy Democratic front-runner in the New Jersey primary for governor who has spent more than $20 million has agreed to spending limits in the general election.

Phil Murphy spokeswoman Julie Roginsky said Wednesday that if he wins the nomination he will participate in the state’s public financing program.

That means Murphy would face a cap of $9.3 million in potential public funds with a spending limit of $13.8 million.

The program dates to 1974 and allows candidates to get $2 in public cash for every $1 raised. Candidates must raise $430,000 to qualify for public cash.

Matching funds are financed through donations from state income tax forms and through the general fund.

Murphy did not participate in the public option during the primary.

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11:30 a.m.

New figures show the wealthy Democratic front-runner in the primary race for New Jersey governor has spent more than five times as much as his rivals.

Election Law Enforcement Commission documents released on Wednesday show that Phil Murphy has spent $20.1 million so far ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

Murphy’s five Democratic rivals have spent a combined $3.8 million.

Polls show Murphy is leading in the race. He has about $1 million on hand heading into the final stretch.

On the Republican side Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno is the biggest spender at about $2 million in the five-person field. Leading rival Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has spent $1.4 million so far.

She has $867,000 on hand.

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