Charleston, W.V. (AP) -- Non-candidates have spent enough on West Virginia's Supreme Court race to exceed or rival the candidates themselves in all other statewide primary contests, including the campaign for governor.

Third parties have so far disclosed more than $617,000 in advertising promoting or targeting the four democrats and one republican running.

Two of five seats are up this year on the state's highest court.

The ads include a television spot reminding voters of the vacation photos showing Chief Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard in Monaco with Massey Energy Chief Don Blankenship. The West Virginia Building and Construction trades is behind that ad.

The State Chamber of Commerce is financing an ad campaign defending Maynard, a democrat and the sole incumbent running.

Others weighing in on the race include the AFL-CIO, the State Medical Association and West Virginians For Life.

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