Fort Collins 2025: Who's Funding the Election?

The Fort Collins 2025 election is heating up, with over $300,000 raised so far. But where is all this money coming from? Let's take a closer look.

Local vs. Non-Local Contributions

• Most candidates have received the majority of their funds from local residents.
• One candidate had all their contributions come from within Fort Collins.
• Another candidate only had a quarter from local sources.

Races and Fundraising Totals

• Mayoral Race: Over $94,000 raised.
• District 1: Over $40,000 raised.
• District 5: Over $25,000 raised.
• District 3: Lagging behind with just $20,000.

Ballot Items and Issue Committees

• Over $110,000 has been raised for various ballot issues.
• More than $75,000 has gone towards Hughes ballot questions 2H and 303.
• Issue committees have no contribution limits.

Candidate Breakdown

Mayoral Candidates

• Tricia Canonico: Raised $49,343, 58% from Fort Collins.
• Adam Eggleston: Raised $4,239, all from local sources.

District 1 Candidates

• Chris Conway: Raised $25,425, 65% from Fort Collins.
• Susan Gutowsky: Raised $11,770, 85% from local residents.
• Daisy Montgomery: Raised $2,906, 79% from within Fort Collins.

District 3 Candidates

• Josh Fudge: Raised $5,500, 71% from local sources.
• Lance Smith: Funding his own campaign.
• Steve Yurash: Raised $13,245, 94% from Fort Collins.

District 5 Candidates

• Amy Hoeven: Raised $17,783, 95% from local residents.
• Zoelle Lane: Raised $7,597, only 25% from Fort Collins.

Issue Committees

• Friends of Hughes Natural Area: Raised $23,499, 97% from local sources.
• Hughes for Everyone: Raised $51,778, 97% from Fort Collins.
• Yes to Natural Areas: Raised $34,782, 93% from local residents.
• The New Era Colorado Action Fund: Raised $4,655, all from themselves, to support three candidates.