Mara obtains the most money for Council race

Republican Patrick Mara appears to have the most money to spend on the open D.C. Council seat. Mara is one of six candidates running for the seat. The seat opened after Democrat Phil Mendelson was elected Council Chairman.

Mara has raised $139,000 for the election and still has $82,000 left to spend whereas Democrats Matthew Frumin and Elissa Silverman each have around $40,000 to spend.

The seat is currently held by interim Councilmember Democrat Anita Bonds.