ATTLEBORO - Tony Viveiros is the biggest spender so far among the four candidates for city clerk.

According to records filed this week with the election office, Viveiros has spent $6,025 in his quest to replace former City Clerk Sue Flood, who died in office in May.

The money comes from a loan he made to his own campaign.

Yolanda Cespedes spent the second greatest amount: $2,847. She loaned her campaign $2,100 and got one contribution of $500, the maximum individual amount allowed by law in a calendar year, from the Rev. Paul Canuel, who was identified as a priest in the Fall River Diocese.

Betty Shockroo is third in spending at $1,563. Shockroo has loaned her campaign $1,552. She's gotten several cash contributions, including one from Flood's niece, Maryellen Galvin, who gave the maximum $500. Darlene Oliveira has spent $1,074 of her own money. She reported no contributions.

The four candidates in the town clerk's race will be narrowed to two in next Tuesday's preliminary election.

Also on the ballot on Tuesday will be a four-way preliminary election for mayor, with the top two candidates moving on to the Nov. 6 general election. Running are Mayor Kevin Dumas, Councilor John Davis, Daryl Hanlin and Thomas DeVisscher.

GEORGE W. RHODES can be reached at 508-236-0432 or at grhodes@thesunchronicle.com.