LV Ward 2 race brings in the bucks
Las Vegas Ward 6, former Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore reported drawing $110,337 in contributions for the period, compared with Kelli Ross’ $72,955. Ross’ largest contribution for the period, $10,000, came from the campaign fund of her husband, Councilman Steve Ross.
Kelli Ross raised $130,050 in 2016, with contributions dating back to July. Ross issued a statement Wednesday touting funds raised to date.
“Today’s report demonstrates that our campaign has now raised nearly $200,000 to date from over 100 donors, outraised our opponents by over $40,000 combined and has built the strongest voter contact operation in the Ward 6 race,” the statement said.
Nine candidates are in the race to succeed term-limited Steve Ross.
Councilman Stavros Anthony reported contributions of $123,460 and $78,266 in expenses, vastly exceeding that of his Ward 4 challengers. Sean Lyttle drew in $3,436 and Deborah Harris reported raising $350.
Ward 2 candidate Laura Feher and Ward 6 candidates Ryan Alarid and Joel Jarvis filed reports but listed no contributions for the period. The secretary of state’s office showed no filing from Ward 6 candidates Matthew Consoli and Reid Rasner and Ward 4 candidate Jon Edge. The next candidate contribution and expense reports are due March 31.
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