As competition intensifies in the election for Polk County School Board District 3, partisan rhetoric and party-aligned political committees are trying to impact the race.
The involvement of these organizations raises questions about who is financing messages sent to voters and how much spending can be traced to outside and partisan sources.
By the numbers
As of Oct. 16, challenger Victor Sims reported $81,485.11 in contributions and $53,582 in expenditures. Sims has received 705 total contributions, including 16 donations maxing out at $1,000.
Incumbent Kate Wallace reported $114,377.98 in contributions and $76,552.29 in expenditures. Wallace has a total of 294 contributions with 61 at the $1,000 maximum…