Herrick Raises Big Bucks Ahead of May Election

Jason Herrick speaking at a campaign event/Photo by Pioneer Staff

Amarillo mayoral candidate Jason Herrick is bringing in some big money ahead of the May 3rd municipal election.

According to campaign finance reports filed Thursday, Herrick reported raising $317,683.98, with $274,205 of that coming in monetary contributions. The majority of the rest of his contributions came as in-kind donations from a PAC formed, in-part, to support his candidacy, Growing Amarillo Jobs PAC.

Herrick’s largest individual donor was Edward Bradley, who contributed $20,000. Several individuals also gave Herrick at least $10,000, including the Amarillo Association of Realtors.

Meanwhile, Herrick’s chief opponent, Mayor Cole Stanley, reported raising $73,550 for his re-election bid. Alex Fairly was Stanley’s top donor, contributing $50,000 to the incumbent’s efforts.

Herrick ended the finance period with more money on hand — $200,237, compared to Stanley’s $65,181.

Misty Collier and Luke Marek, the two other candidates in the race, did not have campaign finance reports available as of press time.