Finance reports show large advantage for Wu over Whipple

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Newly released campaign finance reports are giving a clearer look at how candidates have raised and spent money in Wichita’s mayoral race.

According to those reports, challenger Lily Wu has raised nearly $222,000 since the end of July; her campaign has spent $221,000 during that period. With money left over from the primary, her campaign has $89,000 left in the bank.

Mayor Brandon Whipple raised $72,000 during that same period and spent $86,000. Whipple’s campaign has $14,000 remaining, including money from the primary.

The campaign finance reports do not account for money spent on the races by national or state political organizations.