State Rep. Pam Richardson raised more money than her opponent and has more cash on hand heading into her primary next Tuesday, according to campaign finance reports.

[img_assist|nid=1090|title=State Rep. Pam Richardson (D)|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=161|height=168]The Framingham Democrat was first elected two years ago following the death of Middlesex County 6th District's longtime representative Deborah Blumer. Richardson is facing Dawn Harkness in next week's Democratic primary.

As an incumbent, Richardson started with a significant cash advantage over Harkness but still raised more. Through the end of August, Richardson hauled in nearly $25,000 compared to Harkness' $15,500. More, Harkness' war chest includes more than $9,500 that she has contributed to her own campaign.

Richardson goes into the primary with over $10,500 cash on hand, compared to $2,000 for Harkness.

The lawmaker spent more than Harkness since the beginning of the year -- $26,000 to $13,500, respectively - and received on significant contributions from labor unions. The Service Employees Internal Union Local 1199 PAC and the Boston Carman's Union Local 589 both gave Richardson $500 each. The Beer Distributors PAC contributed $250, among others.

Harkness did not receive any money from unions or PACs. She did, however, receive $700 total from Adam and Irwin Blumer, Deborah's son and widower. The Blumers made news earlier this year when they endorsed Harkness in this year's primary after backing Richardson in 2006.

Neither campaign spent any money on campaign consultants.