Election 2025 Candidate financial reports through July 22

Lynnwood, WALocal News

As of July 22, 2025, local candidates in Lynnwood, Edmonds School District, and South SnoCo RFA have reported their campaign finances. Almaderica Escamilla, an incumbent for City Council Pos 1, raised $2,448. 04 and spent $1,412. 24, while Bryce Owings for City Council Pos 3 raised $3,884. 06 and spent $1,992.

80. In City Council Pos 5, Robert Leutwyler, also an incumbent, raised $3,714. 97 and spent $5,859. 33, contrasting with challenger Mpima Mugambe, who raised $5,089. 44 and spent only $264.

The Edmonds School District’s Thomas Garrard reported raising $6,114. 08 and spending $2,999. 65. The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission provides voters with tools to track campaign contributions and expenditures. This financial data is essential for understanding the sources and allocation of campaign funds.

Candidates must comply with state laws requiring financial reporting if they meet specific thresholds. Voters can access updated information on the PDC website and the Secretary of State’s Vote WA page.

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