The race for the 52nd District state House seat in western Washtenaw County is heating up, with Republican Mark Ouimet and Democrat Christine Green raising and spending big bucks.

The latest campaign finance reports filed today show Ouimet, of Scio Township, raised nearly $46,000 in the most recent reporting period, which covers Aug. 24 to Oct. 17.

That brings his total amount raised this election cycle up to more than $238,000. He also has reported more than $18,600 in in-kind contributions, and has spent more than $131,000 — more than $56,000 of which came this period.

Christine Green, left, and Mark Ouimet, right, are in a heated race to replace state Rep. Pam Byrnes in the state House's 52nd District.

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Green took in $66,600 in the most recent period, bringing her total to more than $130,800. She also has reported $12,570 in in-kind contributions, and has spent about $78,000 — nearly $52,000 of which came this period.

Green, an attorney, has chipped in more than $33,000 of her own money to her campaign, while Ouimet, a former banker who owns several rental properties in Ann Arbor, has pulled about $78,000 from his own pocket to fund his campaign.

Among his largest contributions in the latest report are $2,700 from the Michigan Farm Bureau PAC, $1,500 from the 21st Century Club, $1,000 from the ABC PAC, $2,000 from the Auto Dealers of Michigan PAC and $1,000 from the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce PAC.

In a previous reporting period, Ouimet took $3,500 from the Lansing-based Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers PAC and $1,000 from the Ohio-based Fifth Third Bancorp PAC. He also received $5,000 from the Washtenaw County Republican Committee, $5,000 from the Michigan Republican Party and $1,000 from the Miller Canfield PAC.

Other contributions reported by Ouimet include $2,500 from the Michigan Realtors PAC, $2,250 from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce PAC, $750 from the Michigan Bankers Association PAC, $250 from the DTE Energy Co. PAC, $500 from the Lansing-based Small Business PAC, and $500 from the Lansing-based Michigan Restaurant Association PAC.

Among Green's largest contributions are $5,000 from the Michigan Association for Justice PAC, $4,950 from the Michigan Education Association, $5,000 from the UAW Michigan PAC, $5,000 from Planned Parenthood and $1,000 from Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 190. Green also reported a $2,250 late contribution from state Rep. Richard Hammel's leadership PAC.

In a previous reporting period, Green took $3,000 from Manchester-based MI List, a statewide organization dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women. She also took $1,000 from the Grand Rapids-based Progressive Women's Alliance.

Ann Arbor City Council and mayoral races

Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje raised $875 in the most recent reporting period, bringing his total raised this election cycle up to more than $12,500. He spent about $4,300 in the most recent period, bringing his total spending up to nearly $12,400.

His biggest donor this period was his wife, musician Kathryn Goodson, who gave $200.

Hieftje's challenger, independent Steve Bean, filed a reporting waiver, indicating he does not plan to raise or spend more than $1,000.

In the 2nd Ward race for the City Council, Democratic incumbent Tony Derezinski filed a report showing he hasn't raised or spent any money. Derezinski's challenger, Libertarian Emily Salvette, filed a reporting waiver, indicating she does not plan to raise or spend more than $1,000.

In the 5th Ward race for the City Council, Newcombe Clark, a Democrat who is running without party affiliation, raised $2,983, plus another $1,000 in in-kind contributions. He spent a total of $2,055, almost all of which went to Icon Creative Technologies for creation of a website.

Among Clark's largest contributions are $500 from Matt Turner, president and CEO of the Amherst Fund in Ann Arbor; $250 from Jason Costello of Cabrio Properties; $200 from John Petz, a real estate professional employed by Domino's Farms; $200 from the Ann Arbor School of Yoga; and $150 from Dennis Serras, an owner of Mainstreet Ventures, which owns several local restaurants, including Real Seafood Co. and The Chop House.

Clark also reported a late contribution of $200 from Falcon Innovations of Ann Arbor.

Democratic incumbent Carsten Hohnke took in more than $1,600 this reporting period, bringing his total amount raised to more than $8,400. His report shows less than $700 cash on hand after spending about $1,100 this period, bringing his total amount spent to more than $8,100.

Among Hohnke's largest contributions was $100 from John Lofy, the editor of Michigan Today, an online alumni publication of the University of Michigan. Lofy previously gave Hieftje another $50. Hohnke also took $100 from Mark Perry, director of real estate services for Masco Corp. in Taylor, who previously donated $100 to his campaign.

Council Member Stephen Kunselman, D-3rd Ward, kicked in $30 to Hohnke's campaign, while Council Member Margie Teall, D-4th Ward, gave $100. John Splitt, a downtown business owner and immediate past chairman of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, gave $50 on top of the $200 he gave during a previous reporting period.

A campaign finance report for Republican John Floyd, another 5th Ward candidate, had not been posted on the county's website as of early this evening.

Washtenaw County races

Washtenaw County Commissioner Kristin Judge, D-Pittsfield Township, has raised more than $6,600 defending her 7th District seat against Republican Sean Gray.

Reports show Judge has spent more than $3,900. One of her biggest supporters was Sheriff Jerry Clayton, who gave $200.

Gray reported raising nearly $2,000 but had spent only about $370 as of the reporting period ending date. Gray received a $285 donation from Ouimet.

In the 9th District, County Commissioner Leah Gunn, D-Ann Arbor, has raised nearly $6,000 in her bid for reelection — more than $3,100 of which came during this reporting period.

She has spent more than $5,200.

Gunn also reported a late contribution of $200 from Ann Arbor real estate company owner Edward Surovell, who previously gave Gunn another $100.

Gunn's Republican opponent, Mark Tipping, filed a reporting waiver, indicating he does not plan to raise or spend more than $1,000.

In the 10th District, Commissioner Conan Smith, D-Ann Arbor, who is running unopposed, filed a report showing he hadn't raised or spent any money.

In the 8th District, Commissioner Barbara Bergman, D-Ann Arbor, reported raising more than $1,400, plus nearly $1,200 in in-kind contributions. She spent more than $2,300.

Her Republican opponent, Melinda Day, filed a reporting waiver, indicating she does not plan to raise or spend more than $1,000.

In the 11th District race to replace outgoing Commissioner Jeff Irwin, Democrat Yousef Rabhi reported raising a mere $170 this period, while spending $468.

Cumulative for this election cycle, Rabhi has raised more than $4,700 and spent nearly $3,000. His largest contribution this period was a $100 donation from Gunn.

Rabhi's Republican opponent, Joseph Baublis, filed a reporting waiver, indicating he does not plan to raise or spend more than $1,000.

54th District state House race

In the 54th District state House race in eastern Washtenaw County, Democrat David Rutledge raised about $8,500 during this reporting period, while spending about $6,300.

Cumulative this election cycle, Rutledge has raised $24,151, plus another $9,930 in in-kind contributions, while spending about $35,000. That leaves him with a negative balance sheet of $10,838. His reports also show a $32,700 debt owed by his committee.

Among Rutledge's largest contributions are $1,500 from the Ann Arbor-based 21st Century Club, $1,000 from Michigan Education Association PAC, $1,000 from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PAC, $2,000 from the County Road Association of Michigan, $500 from the Michigan Realtors PAC, $1,000 from Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, and $500 from Washtenaw Community College President Larry Whitworth.

Rutledge's Republican opponent, Richard Deitering, filed a reporting waiver, indicating he does not plan to raise or spend more than $1,000. A campaign finance report for independent candidate David Palmer had not been posted to the state's website.

53rd District state House race

In the 53rd District state House race, Democrat Jeff Irwin reported taking in more than $12,100 this reporting period, bringing his total up to nearly $60,000, plus more than $5,900 in in-kind contributions. He spent more than $5,000 this period, bringing his total to nearly $51,000.

Irwin received nearly $5,000 from the Michigan Education Association PAC, $2,000 from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PAC, $1,500 from Operating Engineers Local 324, $1,250 from state Rep. Woodrow Stanley's leadership PAC and $1,000 from the AFSCME PAC. He took another $500 from the Michigan Realtors PAC.

His Republican opponent, Chase Ingersoll, filed a reporting waiver, indicating he does not plan to raise or spend more than $1,000.

18th District state Senate race

In the 18th District state Senate race, state Rep. Rebekah Warren, D-Ann Arbor, raised more than $45,000 this reporting period, bringing her total to nearly $230,000.

She also has reported more than $3,800 in in-kind contributions.

Despite being heavily favored to win against her Republican opponent, Manchester farmer John Hochstetler, Warren still spent more than $40,000 this period — though $20,000 of that was loan repayments to herself. In all, she has spent nearly $222,000 this election cycle.

Hochstetler filed a reporting waiver, indicating he does not plan to raise or spend more than $1,000.

Among Warren's largest contributions this reporting period is $3,000 from the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, a group that gave her another $4,000 earlier this year.

Warren also has taken $2,500 from the 21st Century Club, $2,000 from the EMILY's List Michigan PAC, $2,500 from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PAC, $1,500 from the Health PAC, $1,000 from the state Sen. Tupac Hunter's leadership PAC, $1,250 from the Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association PAC, $1,000 from the Michigan Credit Union League PAC, $1,000 from the CMS Energy PAC, $1,000 from the Michigan Realtors PAC, and $4,500 from the Auto Dealers of Michigan PAC.

Ryan J. Stanton covers government and politics for AnnArbor.com. Reach him at ryanstanton@annarbor.com or 734-623-2529.