Republican candidates seeking to represent Bartholomew County in the state legislature outnumbered Democratic opponents in the Nov. 8 midterm elections, according to campaign funding disclosures.

However, two incumbent candidates — Rep. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) and Sen. Has less total spending than Brian Munoz.

According to documents filed with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office as of Oct. 14, Mr. Lauer reported $54,298 in itemized contributions for re-election to the 59th District of the Indiana House of Representatives.

Lauer’s campaign also reported spending $60,532 in this election cycle, of which all but $4,095 was spent in or before the primaries, according to state records. In the spring, he faced his first challenge from longtime Bartholomew County prosecutor Bill Nash.

By comparison, Thomas, who is challenging Lauer in the general election, reported $22,106 in contributions during this election cycle, but the bulk of his campaign spending — $6,766 out of his total spending of $8,681. – came after the primary. Thomas ran unvoted in the Democratic primary.

Walker, who is seeking a fifth term on behalf of Indiana’s 41st Senate, reported $13,950 in contributions and $10,990 in spending this election cycle. His re-election campaign is attested by state records.

Muñoz, who is challenging Walker in the general election, raised $11,755 and spent $11,023 during the current election cycle, campaign finance disclosures show. All but his $1,817 of his spending took place on or after the primary election day.

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During this election cycle, Lauer’s campaign reported donations of $23,900 from 20 political action committees, also known as PACs, according to state records.

The largest donation for PAC that Lauer’s campaign reported this election cycle came from the Indiana Realtors Political Action Commission, which donated $10,000 on March 30, according to state records. Lauer also received $1,000 from the Indiana Multifamily Housing PAC, which is associated with the Indiana Apartments Association.

Lauer’s campaign committee also reported a $3,000 contribution this election cycle from the Hoosiers to the Quality Education Political Action Committee, according to Internal Revenue Service filings. service.

In addition, Lauer’s campaign includes $1,000 donations from the Indiana Firefighters PAC, Indiana BANKPAC, and the Build Indiana Political Action Committee, as well as donations from the Beer Industry Political Action Committee, Duke Energy Corporation PAC, the Indiana Beverage Retailers Association, and the Indiana Title. A donation of $500 from the Political Action Committee was reported. .

The Cummins Inc. Political Action Committee, AT&T Indiana Political Action Committee, Citizens for Better Roads, ICE Miller PAC, Indiana Builders Political Action Committee, Indiana Fraternal Order of Police Political Action Committee, Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Political Action Committee, Taft Stettinius & Hollister Better Government funds donated $300 each to Lauer’s campaigns this election cycle.

Lauer filed a “Major Donation Report” on October 24, reporting a donation of $1,500 from Indiana’s Lawyers PAC.

Nearly all of Lauer’s spending this election cycle — $55,407 out of $60,532 in total spending — was on advertising, according to campaign finance disclosures. Since winning the Republican nomination in the primary, Lauer has spent his $4,095 in campaign funds, including his $1,706 on event-related expenses and his $1,500 on billboard advertising.

According to campaign finance reports, Thomas has reported no donations from PAC. However, he did report contributions of his $2,000 from the Bartholomew County Democratic Party and his $410 contribution from the Bartholomew County Democratic Women.

Additionally, of the $22,106 donations Thomas reported, $10,818 was itemized, so it’s unclear exactly who donated, the campaign finance report shows.

In terms of spending, Thomas said spending on advertising-related expenses during this election cycle, including print, websites, bumper stickers, email campaign signatures, and more, was $5,386, as state records show. I reported.

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About 80% of all funding Walker raised this election cycle came from PAC, according to campaign financial records. As of October 14, Walker had reported contributions of $11,150 from 20 PACs, including $2,500 from the Indiana Real Estate Agents Political Action Commission and the Indiana Fraternity of the Indiana Police Political Action Plan. Includes $1,000 each from the Society Order, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and Indiana BANKPAC.

In addition, Walker has served with the Greg Pence Congress, Indiana Multifamily Housing Political Action Committee, Indiana Rural Electrification Friends, Beer Industry PAC, Cummins Political Action Committee, Duke Energy PAC, Indiana Pharmacists Action Committee, among others. .

According to state records, the Johnson County Republican Party received the most funding for Walker this election cycle, receiving $4,125 from campaigning for a four-term state senator, according to state records. . The Bartholomew County Republican Party also received his $2,600 from Walker’s campaign.

Walker also contributed $2,000 to Clarity in South Central Indiana, $175 to Bartholomew County Right to Live, $200 to Lauer’s campaign, and Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane, who is running as an independent in the general election. donated $600 to Republican candidates. A record of the state is displayed.

Almost half of Munoz’s reported funding (about $5,418) came from ActBlue, an online fundraising platform for Democratic and progressive candidates.

Muñoz also reported a contribution of approximately $2,488 from the Bartholomew County Democratic Party and $1,000 from the Indiana Education Political Action Commission (I-PACE), the political action arm of the Indiana Teachers Association.

In terms of spending, Munoz reported advertising-related costs of $7,049, including $3,325 for T-shirts. Munoz also reported around $596 at the Penn and Beach Candle Company.