Texas Democrat's campaign spending on cookies and alcohol faces scrutiny
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:38 · Archive
A Texas Democratic congressional candidate reported $4,338 in campaign spending on cookies, wine and restaurant meals.
Katy Padilla Stout, the Democratic nominee for Texas' 23rd Congressional District, reported campaign expenditures totalling $4,338.14 in five transactions between March and April, according to federal election records cited in an August report by RedState. The spending included $675 for cookies for a campaign event, $1,289.22 at Total Wine, and $2,373.92 at Las Guitarras Cocina Mexicana restaurant.
The cookie purchase, dated 30 March, has become a line of attack for Republican opponent Brandon Herrera, whose campaign website showcases the expense and accuses Stout of using donor funds for the treats. Additional wine purchases totalled $1,289.22 across two transactions in April, and restaurant payments were made on 27 and 28 April.
Stout said the disbursements were for campaign and fundraising events attended by supporters. She noted that sugar cookies, particularly Texas-shaped ones, hold a special place in Texan culture. The spending disclosure comes after a heated debate between the candidates in which Stout apologised for a remark about her opponent 'making fun of Nazis'.
How it is being reported
- Texas Dem Katy Padilla Stout’s campaign spent $4K on cookies, beer, wine and foodKaty Padilla Stout, the Democrat nominee for Texas' 23rd Congressional District, reported expenditures totaling $4,338.14.New York Post · 17 Oct, 06:23
- Cookies, liquor and mocking Nazis fuel final stretch in fiery Texas House raceKaty Padilla Stout's Texas Democratic campaign reported over $4,300 in cookies, beer and wine, and Mexican restaurant spending per FEC records.Fox News · 17 Oct, 00:25
In this story: Katy Padilla Stout · Brandon Herrera · Texas' 23rd Congressional District
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