WAR CHEST MAY GO FOR NEXT CAMPAIGN

                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, April 6, 1993                   TAG: 9304060240
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C3   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: CHESAPEAKE                                LENGTH: Short
WAR CHEST MAY GO FOR NEXT CAMPAIGN
Del. Thomas Forehand, who says he plans to give up his General Assembly seat this year, nevertheless raised more than $65,000 last year, an off year for legislative elections.
The fund raising has prompted speculation that Forehand, a Democrat, may be gearing up for a 1995 state Senate race against Sen. Frederick Quayle, a Republican whose district includes Forehand's home.
"My position is my political career is just on hold," Forehand said.
Forehand, a member of the House for 14 years, began 1993 with a balance of $127,258.
In Virginia, elected officials can use campaign funds for personal expenses related to office while serving. But once out of office, they cannot use the funds for personal expenses.
Politicians with a leftover nest egg can return the money to donors, spend it on future campaigns or hand it over to charitable organizations.
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by Bhavesh Jinadra by CNB