Campaign contributions: Bagwell leads second quarter in mayor race, Maloney and Schuette close for supes

Carson City mayoral candidate Jim Shirk, who received enough votes in the June 11 primary to stay in the race with incumbent Mayor Lori Bagwell, raised $8,275 in the second quarter of the 2024 campaign running from April 1 to June 30. In the first quarter, Shirk reported zero in contributions, according to filings at the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office.

In the spring and beginning summer months, Shirk raised $5,355 in contributions over $100, and $2,920 in contributions of $100 or less. Top contributors included Michele Shirk for $2,000, Dorthy Gysele for $1,000 and Heather Koche for $700.

Shirk reported $7,752.17 in expenses primarily for advertising.

Bagwell led the first quarter in contributions and kept the trend this second quarter, raising $19,749 — $16,650 of that in contributions over $100. Total amount of contributions at $100 or under were reported to be $1,349. Top contributors were the Griffin Co., for $5,000, Casino Fandango for $2,500 and Sierra Nevada Realtors for $2,000. Bagwell also reported $1,750 in in-kind contributions, including $1,500 from Eric Fiegehen for advertising. The mayor’s expenses for the quarter were reported to be $15,277.08 primarily for advertising.

In the race for Ward 4 on the Carson City Board of Supervisors, incumbent Lisa Schuette raised $11,149.13 with $6,550 from contributions over $100, and $2,239 from contributions of $100 or less. Top contributors in the second quarter were Carson City Democrats for $1,000, Matt and Shirle Eiting for $750, and $500 from Susan Martinovich, $500 from Sandy and Tim Koch McFadden, and $500 from Southwest Gas. In-kind contributions over $100 were reported at $2,360.13 including $1,379 in website building from Sena Loyd. Total expenses for Schuette were reported at $4,916.44 for advertising-related items.

Ward 4 challenger Lucia Maloney raised $11,288.94 in the second quarter with $8,490 from contributions over $100, and $1,243.89 in in-kind contributions over $100, and $1,555.05 in contributions of $100 or less. Top contributors were Dan Mooney for $2,000, $1,000 from Philip Becker, $1,000 from the Committee to Elect P.K. O’Neill, and a total of $520 from Ward 2 Supervisor Maurice White. In-kind contributions included $500 from High Sierra Creative LLC. Expenses were reported at $8,887.51 including advertising and office expenses.

In the race for First Judicial District Court Department 2, to which Judge Kristin Luis was temporarily appointed by Gov. Joe Lombardo, Luis raised $2,300 in the second quarter with $2,000 of that from contributions over $100. Top contributors were Steven Wassner with $1,000, $500 from Thomas and Theresa Horgan, and $500 from Marilyn Lewis. Expenses totaled 3,529.64, mostly for advertising.

Attorney and challenger Mark Krueger raised $11,300 in the second quarter including $10,350 in contributions over $100. Top contributors were $10,000 from Sol-Up, a $500 loan from Mark Krueger, and $200 from Misty Grimmer. Expenses totaled $7,230.54 including advertising and consultant-related costs.

The general election is Nov. 5. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, third-quarter contribution and expense reports from candidates are due by Oct. 15.