McLaughlin,Ellen_2025-Pre-ElectionAmeadraent
□ Yes d NoDisclosure Report Cover
Use this form for general report and committee information, must be signed and submitted along with other detailed forms
Do not use this form to update information.
iV.Goiniriittee Inforinsition'
a. Full Name c. ID Number.
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 515-5W3867-C-001
b. MaiUhg.Address (includedtyj State'andrZip.Code)d. Date Filod'
PO BOX 522
WAXHAW.NC 28173 10/22/2025
e. Phone Number
(828) 776-2774
2.Wport Y^ar.3i'Pinod Start,Date (mm/dd/yy)4. Period End J)ftte Cra1u/dd/yy)5. Tre^ufer'RiUN^'e
2025 09/24/2025 10/20/2025 nNGERKELLEY
6; of.Cdnunittee"(Che"ck One)
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gVIYpe ofReport^ •■(check only-ohejypeXi^feportfrom one,cdte'goiyJ'lC '
Candidate Campaign
□ Joint Fundraiser
B Referendum
Party
□ PAC
n Legal Expense Fund
Municipal
7f 'of
□ "Booster Fund"
n Building Fund
Q Presidential Election Year Candidates Fund
n NC Public Campaign Financing Fund
□ Other;
8; Number,of Fuddrais^rsrthis Report
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Organizational
Thirty-five day
Pre-primary
Pre-election
Pre-runoff
Semi-annual
Mid Year
Year End
Final
Special
I
State/County
m Organizational
Quarterly
n First
n Second
Q Third
n Fourth
Semi-annual
□ Mid Year
n Year End
n Final
^ Special
Referendum
m OrganizationalQJ Pre-referendum
fTt Final
□ Supplemental Final[3 Annual
0 Special
10. S peciaLReportiName
3; A'ccoiint Information'3i Account rnforniatidn'
Financial Institutioh'EuIl Name a. Flhahcial' Institution Full Name
FIRST CITIZENS BANK
b, Purpose'c. AccountGodc bvPUrpp'se c.'Account Code
MAINTAIN ACCUNT OF
CONTRIBUTIONS &
EXPENSES
01
d. Period Begin Balance d. Period Begin Balance
S 1,497.54 $
CERTinCATION
I certify that the (Committee or Fund is in compliance with all applicable provisions ofArticle 22A, 22B & 22D-22M of
CSiapter 163 oftheNC General Statutes and that no funds are commingled with prohibited or other non-disclosed
funds. I further certify that this report is complete, true and correct and that I have been trained by the NC State Board
linger Kelley Jinger KelleyS"^^DlgiUlly signed byJInger Kelley
2025.102210:58:4S<I4'00'10/22/2025
Printed Name of Signer Signature of Appoint^ Treasurer Date
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received: . , /
Date Postmarked:
Date Scanned: ,
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Bnployee:
Employee:
En^loyee:
Bnployee:^
Deliverv Method ■ - .
□ •Normal Mail, j
Registered Mail "
□ Hand Delivered' / -
O Hectronically Filed
. □ Signer has notTeceived '.
mandatory training:!
Please Note: This form cannot be used to amend committee information such as the committee address, treasurer,
assistant treasurer, custodian of books information, or account information.
You must amend the Statement of Organization (CIR0-21(K)A-E) tojmke^ongnittge_chan^^
CRO-IOOO NC State Board of Elections December 2007
Detailed Summary
Amendment
O Yes [S No
1. Committee Rill Name (and Ftind if appliciible) '2. Type ofRe[»rt 3; ID Number
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 2025 Pre-Election 515-5W3867-C-001
Start of Election Cycle: January 1, 2025 Total this
Reporting Period
Total this
Election Cycle
4) Cash on Hand at Start $ 1,497.54 $ 0.00
RECEIPTS - I .
5) Aggregated Contributions from Individuals (CRO-1205)$ 125.00 $ 275.00
6) Contributions from Individuals (CRO-I210)$ 8,899.52 $ 11,919.98
7) Contributions from Political Party Committees (CRO-1220)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
8) Contributions from Other Political Committees (CRO-1230)$ 0.00 $ 162.28
9) Loan Proceeds (CRO-NIO)$ 0.00 $ 1,000.00
10) Refunds/Reimbursements to the Committee (CRO-1240)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
11) Other Receipt Sources BHBBM
11a) Interest on Bank Accounts (CRO-I2SO)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
lib) Contributions from Not-For-Profit Organizations (CRO'2250)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
11c) Outside Sources oflncoroe (CRO-1250)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
lid) Legal Expense Fund - Other Sources (CRO-1270)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
lie) Exempt Purchase Price Sales (CRO-1265)$ 0.00 $ 0,00
2) TOTAL RECEIPTS (Add lines 5, 6,7,8, 9,10,lla,llb,lie,lid and He)$ 9,024.52 $ 13,357.26
EXPENDITURES n ; f' !'; 1
L3) Disbursements
13a) Operating Rcpenditures (CRO-I3IO)$ 1,967.67 $ 2,510.00
13b) Contributions to Canddates/Political Committees (CRO-1310)$ 894.93 $ 1,184.93
13c) Coordinated Party Rcpendltures (CRO-I310)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
14) Aggregated Non-Media Expenditures (CRO-I3J5)$ 0.00 $ 40.74
L5) Loan Repayments (CRO-1420)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
16) Refunds/Reimbursements from the Committee (CRO-I320)$ 0.00 S 613.45
17) In-Kind Contrilmtions (CRO-I510)$ 699.52 $ 2,048.20
18) TOTAL EXPENDITURES (Add lines 13a, I3b, I3c, 14,15,16 and 17)$ 3.562.12 $ 6,397.32
19) Cash on Hand at Ehd (Add lines 4 and 12 together, then subtract line 18)$ 6,959.94 $ 6,959.94
ADDITIGNAE INFORMATION j ' t '
10) Non-Monetary Gifts Given to Other Committees (CRO'1330)$ 0.00
11) Outstanding Loans (incl. ones from other campaigns)(CRO-1430)$ 1,000.00 ■HMKI
12) Debts and Obligations ov^d by the Committee (CRO-I610)$ 0.00
13) Debts and Obligations owed to the Committee (CRO-I620)$ 0.00 iBHBHHI
14) Account Transfers Within the Committee (CRO-1720)$ 0.00 hhhh
15) Administrative Support (CRO-17IO)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
16) Forgiven Loans (CRO-1440)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
17) 48-Hour Notice Reports Sum (CRO-2220)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
18) Contributions to be Refunded (CR0-J21S)$ 0.00 $ 0.00
ACRO-1100 NC State Board of Elections ugust 2008
1Aggregated Contributions from Individuals page
Optional form used to report NC Contributions From Individuals of $50 or less
of
Amendment
O Ves Q No
IvGoirimittee.FuU Name (and Fund if awilicaW^ '"-'•i-' .'Dili's 2. ID Number
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 515-5W3867-C-001
SiContriButsCMfprmation; (J-;'. ,, ;
a. Amend b. Account Code c. Form ofPaymcnt d. In'Kind Description e.'Date (mm/dd/yyyy)f. Amount
□ Add
n Remove
01 Cash 10/18/2025 $ 40.00
□ Add
0 Remove 01 Check 10/14/2025 $ 35.00
□ Add
rn Remove 01 Credit Card 10/12/2025 $ 50.00
4. Total only this; Page $ $125.00
5. Total of AilT GRO-1205 Pages " ■ ' / '
• (This line must be on line 5 of Detailed Summary Page CRO-l 100). , '$ $125.00
CRO-120S NC State Board of Elections April 2007
Contributions from Individuals pg 1 of
Amendment
□ Yes Q No
Use this form to report Individual contributions over $50 or contributions under $50 if form CRO 1205 is not used
1? Committee FulI'N^e faiid Fund if applicable)2.U)Number
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 515-5W3867-C-00I
^.'Contributor Infprmltipn .JQ-Add '.CD Remove „ ']■. !., ,
a. Full Name, Mailing Address & Phone b. JdbvTitlc/Profession .< ,.1 d. Comments
(include city, state, & zip)NO JOB TITLE
LAURA AHLSTROM
2019 CLIMBING ROSE LN c..Dnplpycr's Name/Specific Field.!i
MATTHEWS. NC 28104 NOT EMPLOYED
e. Section Sum to Date
$ 332.86
f. Pt;lpr g; Account Code.h. Torm of Payment .:!i.ln-IQnd Description,'!' ,,,j. Date (Tnni/dd/yyyy)7 k.'Amount: ^
01 In-Kind T-SHIRTS FOR
CAMPAIGN
10/20/2025 $ 332.86
ED S
CD $
3- Contributor Iriforniation . P Add P Remove
a. Full Nanie, MailingAddress & Phonc:-b. Job lltlc/Profession d. Comments
(include city, state,&zip)1 NO JOB TITLE
PETRINADEKOSTER
1108 BROMLEY DR c." Employer's Name/Specific Ficljd:
MATTHEWS, NC 28104 NOT EMPLOYED
e. Qection Sum to Date
$ 361.24
f. Prior g. Account'Gdde h^ Form of Paymcntr .i.In-Kind Description]j. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) !k. Amount"' jii-]!. ••
o 01 Check 09/25/2025 $ 100.00
□$
CD $
Si.Cbntrlbut'or Inlorinntion ,]□ AddkP Riemove ^ ' •
a. Full Name, Mailing Address & Phone »b. Job,Title/Profession ^d. Comments
(include cit>', state, & zip)NO JOB TITLE
JAMES DROST
1203 DELANEY DR c. Einploye.r's Namc/Specific Field
WEDDINGTON, NC 28104 NOT EMPLOYED
e. Dection Sum:to Date
$ 100.00
f. Prior g. Accouht Cddc h. Form of Payment 'i.Tn-Kind Description!; ' 'j. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)k. Amount '
01 Check 09/25/2025 $ 100.00
□$
□$
4. Total only this Page , - ^$ 532.86
5. Total of ALL CRO-1210 Pages
(Tliisjine miist be'on line 6 of Detailed Summa/y Page CRO-lIOOy ■ • ^$ 8,899.52
CRO'1210 NC State Board of Elect ions April 2007
Contributions from Individuals pg of
Amendmeat
ni Yes Q No
Use this form to report individual contributions over $50 or contributions under $50 if form CRO 1205 is not used
r.vGoniunittee FuifNatte (andFundifapgliC^bIe)C '2. ID Number ^
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 5I5-5W3867-C-001
3.Cohtributor Inforihatidns:-. ' • V '. {□Add' Reilbve.'.* • * " ^ ' 'X ^ - 4
a. F^II Name,Mailing Address & Phone "J > ' '-y b.tJpb;Tit1e/Professi6n ,d. Comments, ,
(includei city,'state, & zip)CONSULTANT
FRED LEFRANC
2009 WHITE MAGNOLIA LN c.^plpycy's;Name/Spe,ciric:Heldl ''
WEDDINGTON, NC 28104 RESULTS THRU STRATEGY
e._'Hectibn,'Sum .toDatc, ;
$2,500.00
f. Prior.g. AccpuntCode h-.Fprm of Payment,. -I^In-IQnd Description j. Date, (mm/dd/yyyy); : >k. Amount
m 01 Credit Card 10/13/2025 $ 2,500.00
m $
B $
SViContirit^torTnibrmaitt on'/"."*: '-h:" '.r jD-:Add:-10I-.Reinpye .
a. Full Name, Nfaillhg.Address &<Phpne.-T-'-b. Job Dtle/Profession d..Coniments ^ ^
(include city, state, & zip)'NO JOB TITLE
THOMAS SMITH
1840 TANGLEBRIAR CT c, Dnplbyer's Name/Specific Field; V
MATTHEWS. NC 28104 NOT EMPLOYED e. Qectlon :Suin-:tp Date ,
$ 500.00
Prior.g. Account Cdd^i h.'FofinipfPaynientn •iJin-Kihd Description ji Date (mm/dd/yyyy)' •k. Ambunti; ... ' -
□01 Check 10/14/2025 $ 500.00
□$
M $
3, Cqritributor lufoi'madah.i;,,, ■, ^.Add; JHlReirove,,;,--J-',
a; FulliName, Mailing Address &'Phone 'b; Job^Dtl.c/Professiphi •d.'iGbminents J
(include city, state, & z P): -NO JOB TITLE
JONATHAN TOPALIAN
1057 ANTIOCH WOODS DR c. EmpWyer's'Name/Sifieciric Field ^
MATTHEWS, NC 28104 NOT EMPLOYED
e.'Bection Sum;tq Date.
$ 366.66
f. Prior:gi Accourif Code"h.'Form of Payment': .;r,-In-Kind Description , - 1 j. Datei(mm/dd/yyyy),:''k. ArapunT'' % >
□01 In-Kind CAMPAIGN SIGNS 10/20/2025 $ 366.66
□$
m $
4. Total only this Page!-$3,366.66
5; Total of ALL CRO-1210 Pages
^ (Tilts Une.mustbe on Uue.6 of Detailed Summary,Page CROjlJ00)8,899.52
CRO-1210 NC State Board of Elections April 2007
Contributions from Individuals pg of
Amendment
□ Yes Q No
Use this form to report Individual contributions over $50 or contributions under $50 if form CRO 1205 is not used
If Gdifimittee'FuH Nhme'(arid Fund ifapplicMBre)!ID Number/-
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 5I5-5W3867-C-00I
3ffCohtrilHitdrifriforniiition iQ.\,A:dd/||Q.f;!Re'mDve'
a. Rill Name, lyiailing Address & Phone
(include city, state,,&zip)
KIMBERLY TOPALIAN
130 BLUEBIRD LN
WAXHAW,NC 28173
b. Joblitle/Profession
CEO
c. Empldyer-s Narae/Specific Rcid'
KST PROPERTIES
r. Prior g. Account Code b; Rirm ofPaymcrit' i. Iri^IGridpescriptibn
d. Comments
e; Qection Sum to Date
5,000.00
j. Date (mnt/dd/yyyy) k; Amount
m 01 Check 09/24/2025 $5,000.00
CD
□
4. Total only thisvPage 5,000.00
5. Total of ;\LL CRO-1210 Pages
(This line must bconliiie 6 of Detailed Summary'Dage CRO-IIOO)8,899.52
CRO-1210 NO Slate Board of Elections April 2007
Disbursements pg 1 of 1
Amendment
□ Yes Q No
Use this fornito report oqienditures fh)mthe committee for operating ejqsenses, contributions to candidate/political
committees and coordinated party expenditures
lv€oinmittee Full N^c iand Fiiiid ifapi^icablel '2vlDNumber V ^ " f
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 515oWi867-C-UUl
3j#;^;ofbistorscm¥ixifM/Fleaseu^VsihWatdGRC'1310'forimfdneaclliwedfDi^bU-ieme
1 1 Uperating Expenses IV1 Contributions to Candidates/Political Committees PI Coordinated Party Expenditures
fitiiPayeelnforination eQ Add iP Remove
a. Full Name, Mailing-Address & Phone " , -*b. Coordinated Committee Name d. Comments V
(include city, state, &'ziP).
JIM BELL FOR MAYOR
1341 LONGLEAF CT c,'Level:;Rcgistcred (Specify)
WEDDINGTON. NC 28104 P Federal Pi County;
P Slate Q Municipality:e. Dection Sum to Date
Weddington $ 1,225.67
f. Account Code g. Form ofPayment h. Purpose Code i-. Date (mra/dd/yyyy)j. Amount •k. Required Remarks
01 Check D 10/14/2025 $ 894.93
$
SiTotal prily tliis Page ' •$ 894.93
6.Tota1pf'ALLCKOrl3lO Pages
(This line goes in line 13a of Detailed Summary Page CRO'llOO if Operating Expenses)
(This line goes in line 13b of Detailed Summary Page CRO-1100 ifContrib to Candidates/Political Comm)
(This line goes in line 13c ofDetailed Summary Page CRO'l100 if Coordinated Party Expenditures)
$ 894.93
)1des.List detaOed ejpenditure code in yt.j.ibove)
A* - Media B* - Printing C* -Fundraising f D - To Another Candidate
E - Salaries F* - Equipment, ! « 'G-Political Party j-H* - Holding Public Office Expenses
I r Postage ^ •- -J - Penalties K* - Office Expenses^ |q* - Donation to Legal Expense F^ind
0* Other
'*'Godw require detailedexplanation,in required reinarks.field(k)
CRO-ISIO NC State Board of Elections December 2009
pg —L of 1
Amendment
□ Yes IS NoDisbursements
Use this form to report e?q5enditures from the committee for operating e^qDenses, contributions to candidate/political
committees and coordinated party expenditures
1. Committee Full Name (and Fund if applicable) ~—.;r,-2: ID Number' . 77.' '
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 515-5Wj8b/-tJ-UUl
[SI Operating Expenses LJ Contributions to Candidates/Political Committees LI Coordinated Party Expenditures
4j;Payee:ihfpfmtitloh ;iD.Add'=:;0 Remove
a. FullName, Mailing Address & Phone i b; Coordinated Committee Name.i d. Comments. •* .
(include city, state, & zip)
BLOSSOM MARKETING
6919 OLD FORGE DR c. LeveliRcgistcred (Specify)
CHARLOTTE. NC 28226 n Federal 13 County:
LJ State n Municipality:e. Dection Siim tOiDate
$ 1,442.67
f. Account Code g. Form of Payment h. Purpose Code i. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)j. Amount k. Required Remarks
01 Check B 10/14/2025 $ 360.67 POSTCARDS
01 Check B 10/14/2025 $ 1,082.00 POSTCARDS
4.rPayee Informatioii !□ Add "]El'Remove ,
a. FullName, Mailing Address & Phone b. Coordinated Committee Name d. Comments
(Include city, state, «&zip) _ .. ?i
CAMPAIGN VERIFY
PO 30X3554 c. Level Registered (Specify)
WASHINGTON. DC 20007-9998 LJ Federal UJ County:
Q State n Municipality:e; Election Sum to Date J f
$ 95.00
f. Account Code.g.Tprm ofPayment h.'Purpose Code i.Date (mm/dd/yyyy)j. Ainount <k.iRequlred Remarks =' \ :
01 Debit Card 0 10/02/2025 $ 95.00 TEXT MESSAGING
$
flirRayeeitifprraatlon '■'IB-Remove
a. FullName, Mailing Address & Phone b. Coordinated Committee Name d. Comments
(include.city, state,&zip)
SIGNS365
51245 FILOMENA c. Level Registered (Specify)
SHELBY TOWNSHIP. MI 48315 til Federal □ County
GJ State LJ Municipality:e.'Dection Suih to Date '
$ 430.00
f. Account Code g. Form of Payment h. Purpose Code'1. Date'(mm/dd/yyyy)j. Amount k. Required Remarks
01 Debit Card 0 09/26/2025 $ 430.00 CAMPAIGN SIGNS
$
Si Total oiiiy this Page \ "$ 1,967.67
6.TotaldfAIX;GRO43I0 Pages
(This line goes in iine 13a of Detailed Summary Page CRO-1100 if Operating Expenses)$ 1,967.67(This line goes inline 13b of Detailed Sumttrary Page CRO-1100 ifContrib to Candidates/Political Comm)
(This iine goes in line 13c of Detailed Summary Page CRO-liOO if Coordinated Party Expenditures)
7;;Pun»se G:)dessi(Ost detailed expendlfrire code in (h.)above) V > ^ ."W'- ^ i ' '
A* -Media - 1B* - Printing C* - Fundraising.. ID - To Another (Candidate
E - Salaries [F*.-Equipment ^' J l,-G-Political Party ^H* - Holding Public Ofllce Expenses :
I - Postage J - Penalties K* - Oflice E?^nses iQ* - Donation to Legal Expense Fund
0* OtherffGodesirequire deMHedCicplahation in red^^ " . _ . . .. i
CRO-nio NC State Board of Elections December 2009
of 1In-Kind Contributions pg _J_
Use this form to report non-monetary contributions, donations, goods or services provided to the committee or fund.
Amendment
[m Yes S] No
I . Committee Name (arid Fund if applicable)2."ID'Numberi 1
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 515-5W3867-C-001
3.1Gontril)utd|0hifpi^ i lQ TK)ve
a; Fhll Name, iVlailing Address &i*honc b. lype of Contributor c. Coniments-
(inclnde city, state, & zip)1X1 Individual
LAURA AHLSTROM
2019 (XIMBING ROSE LN
MATTHEWS, NC 28104
Q Candidate
(3 Party
□ PAC
01 Referendum di Hection Sum to Date' i V-'
01 Other Receipt Source $ 332.86
e.^Description,' " v';. ^ ^ t',..f. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ,g, Fair Market Ambun t ■
T-SHIRTS FOR CAMPAIGN 10/20/2025 $ 332.86
$
$
3/5Contribut6lln^ „ , . O AddjpjM
a. Fhll Name, Mailing Address & Pbone b. Type of Contributor c. Comments ' '
'(include city, state,,& zip)ra Individual
JONATHAN TOPALIAN
1057 ANTIOCH WOODS DR
MATTHEWS, NC 28104
f71 Candidate
01 Party
□ PAC
n Referendum d. Beictibri Sum to Date ' :
01 Other Receipt Source $ 366.66
e. Description \ ■ ' . 'f. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)g. Fair Market Amount
CAMPAIGN SIGNS 10/20/2025 $ 366.66
$
$
4. Total only this Page -$ 699.52
5. Total of ALb CttO-1510 Pages
i^(TbislinetnustibeiOnline'?l7ofDeiailedSummaryPageCRO-llOOj. ,$ 699.52
CRO-ISIO NC State Board of Elections December 2007
1 of 1Outstanding Loans pg
Use this fonn to report any outstanding loans received during a previous reporting period and until the loan is paid in full.
Amendment
□ Yes Q No
kGommittee Full Name:(andPund;ifapplicabl6)i-i, ^ = ; - .. ' ' I 'f ^ ■2>iilDjNIuthber . " '
ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN FOR WEDDINGTON 5I5-5W3867-C-00I
3. l^nt^r ^formation' ■ , - 10 Add 10 Ren^yeV . ' , . ' .
a. Full Name, Mailing Address & Pbdne . •
(include city, state, & zip)
b. Job litle/Brofession d. Comments v ■
NO JOB TITLE
e. Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ,ELLEN MCLAUGHLIN
PO BOX 522
WAXHAW,NC 28173
(704)681-7111
c. Employer's Name/Specific Field
NOT EMPLOYED
06/12/2025
f. End Date (mm/dd/yyyy);
g. Rate . .h.'Sc'cuHtyPledged : « . , >i. OrigihlLI^an Amount ^j. Remainibg Loan Balan'ce ,
%$ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
k. F\ill'Name of Lending Institution'- " ^ •1. Lban'Number
4. Total only this Page ,$ 1,000.00
5. To^I of CRO-1430 Pages $ 1,000.00
CRO-NSO NC State Board of Elections December 2007