By MARY SELL, Alabama Daily News
Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl leads campaign fundraising in the GOP race to replace Congressman Bradley Byrne in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District.
| Candidate | Raised in Q3 | Spent in Q3 | Loans in Q3 | Cash on Hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Carl | $155,866 | $55,257 | $100,000 | $741,307 |
| Bill Hightower | $173,482 | $92,918 | $0 | $447,611 |
| Chris Pringle | $91,680 | $70,058 | $0 | $215,437 |
| Wes Lambert | $14,935 | $17,355 | $110,000 | $109,579 |
Carl raised in $155,866 in the third quarter, took a loan of $100,000 and spent $55,257. He has $741,307 cash on hand on hand, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
Former state Sen. Bill Hightower took in $167,882 in the quarter and has $447,611 on hand.
Current state Rep. Chris Pringle brought in $91,680 in July, August and September and spent about $70,000. He has $215,437 on hand.
Businessman Wes Lambert raised nearly $15,000 and has more than $100,000 on hand, most of it from a loan he made to his campaign earlier.
Democrats James Averhard and Kiani Gardner reported contributions and have about $10,400 and $6,700 on hand, respectively.
The district includes Baldwin, Mobile, Washington, Escambia, Monroe and Clarke counties. Byrne, a Republican, is running for U.S. Senate. Primaries are March 3, 2020.