It hearkens back to the homecoming king, as to who can collect the most coins.
It suggests that the escalation of the cost (of running) for governor has now moved on down the line. You wonder if it's not some destructive competition to see who can spend more to win the consolation prize.
That gives a hollow ring to claims of revived grassroots interests.
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