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Alexandria City Council Democrats Raise $343K in Primary Race

Voter turnout in Alexandria is low on Tuesday, but the money Alexandria City Council candidates have raised is high.

Recent campaign finance reports show that Alexandria City Council Democrats raised $343,485 in the most recent quarter, doubling the amount since the previous filing deadline in March and spent $230,180, according to recent numbers from the Virginia Public Access Project.

The figures in the chart below contain amounts from candidates' campaign reports from Jan. 1 to June 1 of this year. Sean Holihan collected the most money, raising $49,750 and is leading the 14 candidates who are seeking one of six competitive Democratic nominations for City Council.

Virginia currently has no campaign contribution limits so candidates and corporations can raise unlimited funds. However, candidates must file reports and identify donors who give more than $100 according to the Virginia State Board of Elections.

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Current Councilwoman Del Pepper raised over $18,000 and recently received $500 from Rep. Jim Moran's campaign committee as of June 7. Candidates were required to file pre-election donations exceeding $500 or more.

Councilman Paul Smedberg, who is seeking a fourth term, has raised over $20,000 and has the most cash-on-hand.

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Vice Mayor Kerry Donley is not running again and Councilman Rob Krupicka is running for the seat to be vacated by Del. David Englin. Charles Sumpter declared his candidacy but dropped out of the race early on due to personal reasons.

Candidate

Total Receipts

Total Disbursements

Cash on Hand

John Chapman

$21,215

$10,632

$11,604

Kerry Donley

$20

$665

$420

Melissa Feld

$19,199

$16,445

$3,252

Donna Fossum

$37,157

$32,937

$3,921

Michael Hepburn

$17,067

$10,235

$6,654

Sean Holihan

$49,750

$39,504

$9,897

Timothy Lovain

$33,428

$21,573

$11,421

Vicky Menjivar

$15,026

$8,602

$6,974

Sammie Moshenberg

$19,403

$9,862

$12,812

Redella Pepper

$18,207

$8,101

$12,670

Arthur Peabody

$19,400

$10,600

$8,798

Allison Silberberg

$28,306

$18,761

$9,545

Paul Smedberg

$21,279

$8,821

$17,812

Charles Sumpter

$2,199

$1,564

$1,131

Boyd Walker

$4,942

$3,454

$1,487

Justin Wilson

$39,106

$28,434

$10,440

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