Choi Leads City Council Race in Campaign Contributions, Spending

Los Angeles District 13 City Council candidate John Choi has raised more than $300,000 for his campaign, according to Los Angeles City Ethics Commission reports.

Choi is among 12 candidates running for the Los Angeles City Council 13th District seat in the primary elections to be held March 5.

Choi has raised approximately $336,783 in contributions, including matching funds, according to the City Ethics Commission's reporting through Feb. 16. View contribution details here. He also reports approximately $271,398.01 in expenses. 

Candidate Alexander Cruz De Ocampo reports raising more than $250,000, including matching funds, and approximately $230,043.48 in expenses.

Assistant fire chief Emile Mack raised approximately $178,995.90, including matching funds, and approximately $149,942.69 in expenses, while former deputy mayor Matt Szabo raised approximately $212,183.34, including matching funds, and spent $180,697.79.

Click here to view all city election financial details from the Ethics Commission.

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