FRANKFORT — The state Senate race in Pike and Letcher counties is setting records.

        Democrat Ray Jones, a Pikeville attorney, raised $175,075 between July 22 and Oct. 6, according to a report filed Thursday with the state.

        Republican Chris Ratliff reported raising $151,874. Mr. Ratliff's money includes $50,000 from the state GOP and $20,000 he loaned the campaign.

        Mr. Ratliff, a state representative from Pikeville, had $144,667 on hand as of Oct. 6, compared with $106,188 for Mr. Jones.

        It is the state's most expensive legislative race this election.

        Road construction and coal interests back Mr. Jones. Both have been supporters of Gov. Paul Patton, a Democrat from Pike County.

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