As Longmont prepares for its municipal election on November 4, 2025, candidates for the City Council have reported a combined total of $70,790.22 in campaign funds. With just over two weeks remaining until Election Day, the latest campaign finance disclosures highlight a diverse spectrum of fundraising efforts across 12 candidates, ranging from substantial contributions for mayoral hopefuls to modest amounts for council positions.
According to the most recent filings, Susie Hidalgo-Fahring leads the mayoral candidates with $11,144 in monetary contributions. Her report also includes $448.72 in in-kind donations and $4,813.20 in expenditures. The majority of her funding comes from individual donors, with a notable $310 contribution from the St. Vrain Valley Education Association.
In contrast, Shakeel Dalal raised $5,775.00 and spent $3,566.81, with his campaign also benefiting from a $310 donation from the Metro Housing Coalition. Former Councilmember Sarah Levison reported $8,203.51 in contributions, which consisted of $5,203.51 from individual donors and a $3,000 loan. Her expenditures amounted to $7,701.57.
Among the candidates vying for council seats, Matthew Popkin reported $5,291.31 in monetary contributions, with $674.31 sourced from candidate loans. Popkin has also received $300 in in-kind support and has spent $8,913.68 on his campaign. His opponent, Teresa Simpkins, raised $5,285.82 and spent $2,174.87, without any candidate loans.
Varied Fundraising Among At-Large Candidates
The fundraising landscape among at-large candidates reveals similar disparities. Jake Marsing stands out with $5,017 raised and $14,756.38 in expenditures, making his campaign the most heavily funded. Nearly two-thirds of his campaign financing comes from self-funding. Marsing received contributions from political committees, including $930 from the St. Vrain Valley Education Association Fund, the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, and the Public Education Committee, each contributing $310.
Alex Kalkhofer reported total contributions of $4,797.31 and expenditures of $2,260.97. His funding includes $310 from the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver and $1,677.31 in candidate loans. Crystal Prieto raised $3,510.12 from individual donors and spent $2,940.99, while John Lembke detailed $1,319.16 in contributions and $1,175.90 in expenditures.
Additionally, Riegan Sage disclosed total contributions of $1,138.63, which included $500 in candidate loans, while Steve Altschuler raised $4,560 and spent $1,559.95, primarily on yard signs.
The campaign finance reports, due on October 14, 2025, also show a trend of individual donations, with many candidates reaching the legal maximum contribution limit of $310 under the Longmont Fair Campaign Practices Act. As ballots begin arriving in mailboxes, candidates continue to assess their strategies in the final stretch of the campaign.
For more information about voting in the upcoming municipal election, visit the official voter guide at timescall.com.
