Personal Funds Fuel Local Race

In Alachua County’s District Two race, candidates are pouring nearly $68,000 into their campaigns — mostly from their own pockets, highlighting the personal stakes in local politics. Donna Bradbrook leads in funds, but most come from loans and personal contributions. Tina Certain stands out by relying on 150 small donations, contrasting with others who self-fund. This trend reflects the reality of local races where outside money is rare, forcing candidates to invest deeply in their vision — a sign of passion, but also of who can truly afford to run. With qualifying set for early June, the field may shift or solidify, and whichever candidates make it through will shape the county’s future for years to come. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59fb30b9f77f9fd2