Newcomer leads field in Dist. 3 race spending

A political newcomer has outspent his opponents as they all jockey for position in the upcoming May 4 special election for the vacant District 3 seat.

Less than $5,000 in combined political contributions and expenses were reported by three of the four candidates in the running, according to 30-day campaign finance reports.

Part of the challenge for some candidates has been trying to campaign within a tight timeframe. Kyle city leaders approved holding a special election for the District 3 seat in mid-February, giving candidates roughly nine weeks to campaign.