First-quarter campaign finance reports for Legislative District 10 candidates show a crowded field with sharply different funding strategies, including self-financing, Clean Elections participation and traditional fundraising.
Among state House candidates, James Rogers holds a commanding early cash advantage, while Brian Calaway and Ciara Anderson have built competitive operations with different funding models. David Scott remains far behind financially.
Republicans Justin Olson and Democrat Helen Hunter have not filed.
On the Senate side, Democrat Blair Moses reported a cash position that places her among the better-funded candidates overall in the district. Republican David Farnsworth has not filed.
Rogers, a Republican, reported $51,362.97 cash on hand after raising $57,298.92 and spending $6,398.45, though the bulk of that total came from loans rather than outside contributions.
Calaway, a Democrat, reported $25,101.24 on hand after raising $28,874 and spending $3,772.76, driven largely by Clean Elections funding.
Anderson, a Republican, reported $19,490.35 on hand after raising $21,566 and spending $2,075.65, combining individual contributions with a candidate loan.
Scott from the No Labels party reported $1,335 on hand after raising $2,835 and spending $1,750.
Moses, a Democrat running for the state Senate seat in the same district, reported $26,299.46 cash on hand after raising $26,089 and spending $2,278.27, putting him near Calaway in overall financial strength.
The reports show multiple viable financial paths emerging, with no single dominant model across the field.
James Rogers
Rogers enters the race's next phase with the largest cash reserve, but his report is defined by heavy reliance on loans.
Of his $57,298.92 in receipts, $51,000 came from loans, accounting for nearly all of his financial advantage. He also reported $1,053.01 in personal and family contributions and $5,245.91 in individual contributions.
His spending indicates an early focus on ballot access and campaign setup. A significant portion went to petition-gathering services and basic campaign materials, suggesting a strategy centered on securing a place on the ballot and establishing infrastructure.
Brian Calaway
Calaway’s report reflects a Clean Elections-backed campaign with a broad donor base and no outstanding debt.
He reported $23,099 in public funding, along with $5,400 in individual contributions, $375 in personal and family contributions and more than $1,200 in qualifying contributions tied to the Clean Elections system.
His donor list is characterized by numerous midsized contributions rather than a few large ones, indicating a wider base of support.
His spending focused on voter data, texting platforms and early outreach tools, signaling a campaign building operational capacity for districtwide communication.
Ciara Anderson
Anderson posted a competitive financial position with a mix of traditional fundraising and self-financing.
Her $21,566 in receipts included $10,100 in individual contributions, $1,266 in small contributions, $200 in personal and family support and a $10,000 candidate loan.
Her fundraising includes one notably large contribution that makes her donor profile more top-heavy than Calaway’s, but she also demonstrated the ability to attract a range of smaller donors.
Her expenditures were spread across printing, advertising, consulting and signage, pointing to a campaign investing broadly in visibility and early messaging.
David Scott
Scott reported the smallest campaign operation among the House candidates, with $1,335 cash on hand at the end of the quarter.
His $2,835 in receipts relied heavily on personal and family contributions, including cash and in-kind support, with limited outside fundraising compared with the rest of the field.
His spending was concentrated on foundational needs, including website and design work, indicating a campaign still in its early setup phase.
Blair Moses
Moses’ report shows a Senate campaign built on Clean Elections funding and a steady stream of small-dollar support.
She reported $23,099 in Clean Elections funding, which made up the majority of his $26,089 in total receipts. She also reported $3,105 in individual contributions and a large volume of $5 qualifying contributions, reflecting participation in the public financing system.
Unlike Rogers and Anderson, Moses did not rely on loans, instead building her campaign through public funding and grassroots-style contributions.
Her $2,278.27 in expenditures suggests a campaign that has raised significant resources but has not yet begun heavy spending, leaving him with one of the stronger cash positions in the district heading into the next reporting period.
What the reports show
The first-quarter filings highlight a fragmented financial landscape in LD10, with candidates pursuing different paths to viability.
Rogers holds the largest cash advantage but is heavily self-financed through loans.
Calaway and Moses benefit from Clean Elections funding, giving them substantial resources without debt.
Anderson has built a competitive position through a mix of fundraising and self-financing, while Scott remains a smaller operation reliant on personal support.
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