Democratic congressional candidate Lindsay “Rubia” Garcia has reported more than $92,500 in cumulative campaign receipts through the end of September, offering an updated look at her campaign’s finances as the three Democrats competing for Louisiana’s newly redrawn 6th Congressional District enter the final weeks before Election Day.
According to newly processed Federal Election Commission records, Garcia’s campaign received approximately $27,072 between July 19 and September 30, bringing its total receipts for the election cycle to $92,545.
Of that cumulative total, $87,231 came from individual contributions. The campaign reported no direct contributions from political action committees or party committees.
The latest filing also shows that Garcia’s campaign spent more money than it received during the most recent reporting period. Between July 19 and September 30, the campaign reported approximately $35,720 in expenditures, compared with $27,072 in receipts.
Consequently, Garcia entered October with $27,700 in cash on hand, down from $36,348 at the end of her previous reporting period in July.
Overall, the campaign has spent approximately $64,845 this election cycle and reported $2,965 in outstanding debt, consisting of loans made by the candidate.
Garcia’s financial disclosure comes as the Democratic field in the 6th District continues to draw attention, with former East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Councilwoman Chauna Banks and former state official Pat Forbes also seeking the open congressional seat.
Forbes announced October 8 that his campaign had raised more than $100,000 from over 2,000 contributors during its first eight weeks.
The three Democrats have offered voters differing arguments for their candidacies, including during recent public forums and a televised debate in Baton Rouge. They are also competing in a field that includes Republican state Sens. Rick Edmonds and Blake Miguez.
Louisiana’s open-primary system places candidates from all parties on the same November ballot, meaning the three Democrats are competing not only against their Republican opponents but also alongside one another for votes.
Garcia’s latest report provides one piece of the financial picture heading into that contest. While her campaign continued attracting individual contributions through September, its spending exceeded its receipts during the most recent reporting period, reducing the funds available as early voting approaches.
With early voting beginning October 20 and Election Day scheduled for November 3, the remaining third-quarter disclosures will provide a more complete accounting of the resources available to the candidates.
