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ampaign finance reports filed by El Paso City Council candidates reveal a surge in last-minute donations, with significant contributions from the Texas Association of Realtors Political Action Committee (TREPAC). TREPAC contributed $30,000 equally across six races between Sept. 27 and Oct. 26.

    Alejandra "Ale" Chávez in District 1 led in fundraising with nearly $17,105 since September, bolstered by support from local business figures. Josh Acevedo in District 2 secured significant contributions from local PACs and business leaders. Deanna Maldonado-Rocha in District 3 raised $24,075 during the last month, backed by TREPAC and prominent local business figures.

    In District 4, incumbent Joe Molinar brought in $5,200 during this period, while challenger Cynthia Boyar Trejo secured contributions of $2,500 from J. Kirk Robison and Woody Hunt, among others. In District 7, former city representative Lily Limón heads the financial race with approximately $45,000 raised, supported by family, local business leaders, and in-kind donations.

    Here's a breakdown of how much candidates in each district raised, their biggest or notable donors, and how much money they've spent just one week out from Election Day:

    District 1:

    - Alejandra "Ale" Chávez: $17,105 in fundraising since September, with notable donors including the Texas Realtors Political Action Committee ($5,000) and Raymond Palacios ($2,500).

    - Sam Armijo: Raised $560 since entering the race, mostly self-financed his campaign by spending $3,100 of his personal funds.

    - Monica Reyes: Brought in $3,475 in donations between Sept. 27 and Oct. 26, with major recent donors including local businessman Stanley Jobe ($1,000) and Richard Zamora ($1,000).

    District 2:

    - Josh Acevedo: Raised $27,750 in the last reporting period, spending about $28,600.

    - Isabel Ceballos Otten: Reported raising $3,350 in the last campaign period, with donations including $2,500 from home builder Eduardo Fernandez.

    District 3:

    - Deanna Maldonado-Rocha: Received $24,075 in the last reporting period, spending under $17,000.

    - Fabiola H. Arellano: Raised $5,045 since July and spent $6,085.

    - Kenneth Bell: Raised $8,469 since April and spent $10,615.

    District 4:

    - Joe Molinar: Received $5,200 during the past month, with major donations including $5,000 from the Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee.

    - Cynthia Boyar Trejo: Took in an additional $11,772, spending $10,516.

    - Dorothy "Sissy" Byrd: Did not add any political contributions and has $254 in her campaign account.

    District 5:

    - Ivan Niño: Raised $18,635 from Sept. 27 to Oct. 26, with notable donors including the Texas Association of Realtors Political Action Committee ($5,000) and Frederick Francis ($2,500).

    - Felix J. Muñoz and Sean "Kowalski" Orr did not report any contributions or expenses.

    District 7:

    - Lily Limón: Reported $14,235 in contributions, with major donations including $4,500 from California software engineer Lawrence Romero.

    - Fabiola Campos-Lopez: Received $9,575 in contributions, with notable donors including Frederick Francis ($2,500) and Woody Hunt ($2,500).

    - Chris Hernandez: Received $9,300 during the last reporting period, with major contributors including the Texas Realtors PAC ($5,000).