My “Meet the Contenders” posts of earlier today are already out of date—a few candidates were officially certified as publicly financed candidates today.

That’s not to be confused with initially certified—everyone who turned in more than 1,000 signatures and contributions successfully cleared that hurdle, got an initial certification letter, and had 10 business days to clear up any outstanding paperwork issues, like returning prohibited contributions.

Once candidates take care of the administrative details, the auditor has another 10 business days to official certify or deny a candidate their public funds. Amanda Fritz and Charles Lewis have already been certified.

Today, Chris Smith and John Branam were also officially certified, which leaves just Jeff Bissonnette outstanding in that race.

In the other council race, Jim Middaugh is the only candidate awaiting final certification.

And in the mayoral race, Sho Dozono is also awaiting final certification (last I heard on Tuesday, his campaign was finishing up the paperwork they needed to turn in by the 28th).