NYPIRG just put out a top ten list based on the amount of money candidates are spending on their elections, measured from July 11 to October 22.
Top finishers:
Jim Keane, Erie County Executive-$1,292,513.01
Phil Amicone, Yonkers Mayor-$886,749.13
Maggie Brooks, Monroe County Executive-4763,875.91
Paul Clark, Erie County, Executive-$759,308.10
Chris Collins, Erie County, Executive-$676,652.37
Ernie Davis, Mt. Vernon Mayor-$482,452.40
Bill Magnarelli, Onondaga County Executive-$388,405.65
Dan Donovan, Staten Island DA-$343,717.66
Bill O’Loughlin, Erie County Clerk-$330,987.69
Bill Steinhaus, Dutchess County Executive-$326.952.46