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2 Peoria Unified candidates receive major donations from conservative PACs

1 candidate receives major donation from real estate developer

The three candidates for the Peoria Unified School District governing board raised the majority of their funds during the most recent reporting period, with two candidates receiving major donations from conservative political action committees.

Incumbents Melissa Ewing and Heather Rooks and newcomer Desiree’ Byrne are running for two open seats on the board.

Of the three, Ewing has raised the most with $8,820 for this reporting period, which ran July 22 to Sept. 30.

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