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#new San Antonio Democrat dropped more than $4,300 of donor money on cookies, liquor, and Mexican food in one months time, according to Federal Election Commission records that surfaced publicly on August 25, 2026.#sanantonio Katy Padilla Stout, the Democratic nominee for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, is facing backlash after her spending on junk food and liquor were made public. FEC filings show:🔸️March 30 $675 to Nini’s Cookies in San Antonio for “Personalized cookies for victory tour” / “Cookies for event.”🔸️April 21 $1,089.08 plus $200.14 to Total Wine in San Antonio.🔸️April 27–28 $2,027.52 plus $346.40 to Las Guitarras Cocina Mexicana These three categories alone total about $4,338. The money came from campaign contributions.Stout’s committee reported raising $485,000 and spending $314,000 through June 30, with more than $171,000 cash on hand at that point.Republicans say her spending is emblematic of Democrat entitlement and poor judgment with other people’s money. Stout is running against Republican Brandon Herrera, a gun-rights activist endorsed by President Trump,#ChristinaAguayoNews