Races › State House
State House District 97
November 3, 2026 general · the primary
| Candidate | Statement | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Branas D | 2025 statement 1 business interests | — | $29,256 | $2,000 | $9,102 |
| Steven C. Mentzer Rincumbent | 2025 statement 1 creditors, 1 income sources | — | $56,100 | — | $25,261 |
Raised: contributions to the candidate's committees on reports to the Department of State filed in 2025–2026 (latest amendments only), itemized lines plus each report's unitemized total. Their own: contributions and loans in the candidate's name. Candidates for Congress report to the FEC instead.