Caldwell Led The Pack In Campaign Contributions Through June 30

Here’s an easy way to check out the first-half finances for all candidates in state and county races.

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If money was the only factor in an election, Mayor Kirk Caldwell would be re-elected in a landslide.

The Honolulu mayor received $425,200 in campaign contributions in the first half of this year, far more than the next-highest amount for any state or city candidate. Charles Djou, who is also running for Honolulu mayor, came in second with $233,535.

A total of $3.17 million was given to political candidates in from Jan. 1 to June 30, with nearly 70 percent coming from individuals, according to data from the Campaign Spending Commission. The data does not include contributions that total less than $100 per donor.

Explore the graphic below to find out more about campaign contributions in the first half of 2016.

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