COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Mark Sanford already is preparing for his re-election campaign in three years, raising more than $225,000 over the past three months.

The Republican, who was elected in 2002, raised nearly $200,000 at one major fund- raiser in May. He reported more than $700,000 on hand.

Sanford also has opened a campaign office in the SouthTrust building at Gervais and Assembly streets.

State Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum raised more than $16,000 for the quarter ending June 30, according to documents filed with the State Ethics Commission.

Tenenbaum has said she would consider running for U.S. Senate in 2004 if U.S. Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings decides not to seek re-election. She reported more than $101,000 on hand and has opened a campaign office on Lincoln Street in Columbia.

Since April, Tenenbaum has received donations from technology firms and Pepsi- Cola Co., as well as several individuals.

Sanford has received donations from organizations including outdoor advertisers, technology firms, insurance agents and law firms. On May 23, Sanford received a $3,500 donation, the maximum allowable under state law, from cigarette company Philip Morris USA.

Former Gov. Jim Hodges, who was defeated by Sanford in 2002, has more than $44,000 left in his campaign account. That money can be held in an account for a future campaign or donated to charity or a state party.

In the past quarter, Hodges gave $5,000 to the North Carolina Democratic Party, according to his campaign filing.

Hodges said he was asked to donate to the North Carolina party. "I have a lot of friends in North Carolina Democratic Party politics and was happy to help out, just as I'm happy to help the party here."

Information from: The State