According to his report, Elias started with $2432.52 in June and raised $17,775.00 through June 20, giving him a total warchest of $20,207.52. He's kept $12,164.26 for the final push, which makes sense because many Republicans and independents wait to vote until election day.
He received $2,000 in donations of $50 or less, and $9,825 in 73 individual contributions of $250 or less. That's two more than Tara Zrinski, who's leading the charge for county Dems as the Exec candidate.
Elias was the top vote getter in the Republican primary, and I think it is highly likely he wins a seat on Council.
Updated 9:35 am: In my original version, I reported some large contributions that actually went to another candidate, not Elias. He actually rejected a contribution from the realtors because of their affiliation with and endorsement of Josh Siegel, whose anti-police rhetoric was a staple of his agenda as a member of Allentown City Council.
8 comments:
Elias - the best man for the job.
He might be popular in Bethlehem and Easton but that doesn't mean he is well liked. No way Democrats in either of those towns break their ballot to vote for him. The primary shows, Northern tier of the County don't love the bottom three Republican candidiates. Incumbents followed by Holland and Boulette will be winning Council seats.
i so hope you are wrong and Brownstain at least loses his seat, he has contributed nothing in his last 4 years, similar to his executive run. One term and out
A candidate with integrity (imagine that). Sam will win without that contribution.
He's worked for it- he's the best candidate running for any office this election cycle- the rest of the R's & Dems should take note.
Elias is an extremist partisan, but sadly, as stated above, he's put in the work. Hopefully "putting in the work" is enough, as another candidate on the other side of the ticket has also been pounding the pavement.
I hope the folks who have not been putting in the work - one of the county exec candidates, and several of the county council candidates learn that you have to earn the votes of the electorate.
If Giovanni wins it will be because of Sam
I've worked with Elias at Northeast Middle School for years and I can tell you he will be a great County Council member. He is a great roll model for kids. He is honest as the day and has common sense which will come in need while on Council. Good luck Sammy!
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