Candidates file expenditure reports: thousands spent

A lot of money was spent by candidates prior to the August Primary Election.

As their campaigns progress, candidates are required to report the contributions they made and received to their campaign as well as their expenditures. Of those spending money on campaigns, Matthew Jackman, a candidate for mayor of Rock Springs, spent the most, claiming more than $19,000 in expenditures in his failed election bid. While no one else surpassed the $10,000 mark, many candidates for Sweetwater County offices spent thousands in their election bid.

According to the reports, personal contributions to campai...