How Much Did Mayoral Candidates Pay for Your Vote?

by Heidi GrooverJenny Durkan (right) spent nearly twice as much per vote as Cary Moon (left). nate gowdy
Former U.S. attorney Jenny Durkan spent $7.62 per vote to win first in this year's mayoral primary, almost twice as much as any other candidate.
How much the candidates spent per vote can reflect how much money they raised. Of the six serious contenders in the mayor's race, Durkan far outpaced her competitors in fundraising and didn't hesitate to spend her cash. But per-vote spending also tel