Topeka's politicians have been busy with their campaign funds in 2025. With elections coming up in 2026, it's important to see how much money they have. All 12 lawmakers from Topeka and Shawnee County have filed their campaign finance reports. These reports show how much they raised and spent in the past year.

Some politicians raised a lot of money. For example, Senator Brenda Dietrich raised the most with $54, 074. She also ended the year with the most cash on hand, $64, 789. But she still owes herself $29, 000 from a loan she gave her campaign in 2020. That's a lot of personal money tied up in politics!

On the other hand, some politicians raised much less. Representative Virgil Weigel only raised $1, 250. He didn't spend much either, only $1, 129. He ended the year with $7, 376 in his campaign account. That's still a good amount, but not as much as others.

It's interesting to see how much money politicians have. Some have a lot, while others have less. But all of them are getting ready for the 2026 elections. It will be interesting to see how this money affects their campaigns.


# **Topeka's Politicians and Their Campaign Funds in 2025**

## **Campaign Finance Reports Filed**

All 12 lawmakers from **Topeka and Shawnee County** have submitted their **campaign finance reports** for 2025. With elections approaching in **2026**, these reports reveal how much money they raised and spent over the past year.

### **Top Fundraisers**

- **Senator Brenda Dietrich** raised the most, bringing in **$54,074**.
  - She ended the year with the highest **cash on hand**: **$64,789**.
  - However, she still owes herself **$29,000** from a **2020 campaign loan**.

### **Lower Fundraisers**

- **Representative Virgil Weigel** raised significantly less, with only **$1,250**.
  - He spent **$1,129** and ended the year with **$7,376** in his campaign account.

### **The Big Picture**

The financial disparities among politicians are striking. Some have substantial funds, while others have much less. As they prepare for the **2026 elections**, the impact of these funds on their campaigns will be closely watched.



Topeka Politicians' Money Moves: A 2025 Look

Campaign Finance Reports Filed

Top Fundraisers

Lower Fundraisers

The Big Picture

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