Campaign contributions to Kent City Council races skyrocketed this year after smaller donations during the 2023 election.

Sharn Shoker, in her race against Andy Song, has raised by far the most of any candidate with contributions of $95,024, according to state Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) reports filed by Oct. 22. Song has raised $6,517. The two are on the Nov. 4 general election ballot to replace Brenda Fincher, who decided not to seek reelection.

Incumbent Satwinder Kaur has raised $29,897 in her race against challenger Neet Grewal, who has contributions of $26,274.

The highest donations in 2023 races were $18,557 to John Boyd and $7,560 to Kelly Wiggans-Crawford, who Boyd defeated. Incumbent Zandria Michaud raised $6,257 in her reelection victory. Incumbent Marli Larimer raised

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