State Sen. Andrew P. Harris, Baltimore County Republican, outraised his Democratic opponent, Frank M. Kratovil Jr. 2-to-1 in the last quarter, according to fundraising totals released by the campaigns this afternoon.

The Harris campaign said it collected $401,000 from January to the start of this month and had $204,000 cash-on-hand.

"Doubling our opponents fund totals clearly shows Andy Harris is gaining momentum heading into the general election," said Chris Meekins, Harris' campaign manager.

The Kratovil campaign reported bringing in $189,000 over the quarter, and having $180,000 cash-on-hand.

"We're pleased with it, we feel like it puts us on track to wage a competitive campaign," said Erik Gulbrandsen, Kratovil's communications director.

Harris ousted long-time incumbent Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest in February's Republican primary election, and Mr. Kratovil broke through a crowd of four candidates to win the nod from Democrats.

Kratovil supporters, including top Gilchrest taffers, say the Harris win opens the seat for a Democrat. But Republicans have handily won Maryland's in the last two statewide and Presidential elections.

The general election is November 4.