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Hutchinson House and Senate Candidates Report Finances Ahead of Election
Kansas candidates filed updated campaign finance reports with the Kansas Government Ethics Commission on July 29 as Election Day approaches.
Any candidate who receives or spends more than $1,000 must file a report, and if they spend less, they must submit an affidavit.
The reports cover all donations collected and expenditures from January 1 through July 25, with another report on “last-minute contributions” from July 26 through July 31, due August 1.
The report includes detailed information on donations and expenditures so far this year, as well as cash on hand at the end of the period.
Here’s what you need to know about campaign finance reports for candidates in Hutchinson-area seats in the Kansas State Legislature.
House District 101
Rep. Joe Seiwert, R-Pretty Prairie, is unopposed in his district. He reported $3,501 in receipts, $8,862 in disbursements and $3,566 in cash on hand.
House District 102
Rep. Jason Probst, D-Hutchinson, is unopposed in the Democratic primary. He reported $38,754 in receipts, $9,987 in disbursements and $66,400 in cash on hand.
In the Republican primary, Kyler Sweely reported $9,670 in income, $9,064 in expenses and $605 in cash on hand.
Sweely’s opponent, Tyson Thrall, reported $2,800 in income, $2,114 in expenses and $685 in cash on hand.
House District 104
Paul Waggoner, R-Hutchinson, reported $6,700 in revenue, $1,733 in expenses and $8,727 in cash on hand.
His opponent, Lynnette Krieger-Zook of Buhler, reported $11,090 in income, $2,628 in expenses and $8,461 in cash on hand.
House District 114
Two Republican candidates are competing for House District 114 after Rep. Michael Murphy, R-Sylvia, decided to run for State Senate.
Steve Schweizer reported $1,900 in revenue, $59 in expenses, and $1,840 in cash on hand.
Kevin Schwertfeger reported $5,880 in income, $5,367 in expenses and did not list cash on hand in his campaign filings.
Senate District 34
Three candidates are vying for the seat vacated by Sen. Mark Steffen, R-Hutchinson.
Rep. Mike Murphy, R-Pretty Prairie, reported $27,988 in revenue, $27,838 in expenses and $1,468 in cash on hand.
His Republican primary opponent, Robert Fee, reported $29,572 in income, $36,733 in expenses and $39,838 in cash on hand.
Democratic candidate Shanna Henry reported $420 in income, $119 in expenses and $10,099 in cash on hand.