Austin Mayoral Candidates' Fundraising Revealed as Election Nears

Austin mayoral candidates have submitted their 30-day campaign finance reports, which demonstrate the amount of money they have raised and the amount they have yet to spend as the November election approaches.

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Mayor Kirk Watson has amassed a total of over $927,000 since the beginning of the year, surpassing the combined contributions of all of his competitors. Watson's team observed the substantial community support, particularly in light of the city's $450 donation limit. He has nearly $277,000 remaining to spend as he enters the final month.

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Carmen Llanes Pulido has reported that she has raised nearly $34,000 since July, increasing her total for the year to over $104,000. Nevertheless, she has a mere $4,661 remaining after campaign expenses.

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Doug Greco followed closely, raising over $10,000 during the most recent period, bringing the total to nearly $100,000. Greco is also currently fighting a lawsuit to overturn a city regulation that restricts donations based on geography, which he contends is to the benefit of incumbents.

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Kathie Tovo, a former member of the City Council, has raised an additional $20,000, increasing her total to approximately $77,000. She still has over $44,000 in her possession. Additionally, Tovo has $181,807 in outstanding loans, the majority of which are from her previous council campaigns.

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After entering the contest in late August, Bowen, a newcomer, has raised $11,355 and has nearly $10,000 in cash.

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The fundraising totals underscore the competition's financial stability as the election approaches, with only one month remaining.

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