WASHINGTON — As Rep. Barry Moore and ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson barrel towards the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, campaign finance records show Moore has out-raised Hudson by about $1.2 million over the course of the campaign
But as of May 27, Hudson had a larger war chest than Moore, totaling about $585,000 and $490,000, respectively.
The two candidates are in a heated race to secure the GOP nomination to succeed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor. Both Republicans have amped up attacks against one another on social media in the past week as the election looms. The two have most recently clashed over their stances on the filibuster.
Moore raised about $481,000, which included a personal loan of $50,000, during the pre-runoff filing period from April 30 to May 27. Most of his contributions to his campaign account came from individual donors, including some earmarked through AIPAC. He received about $150,000 from political action committees.
The congressman’s campaign spent about $467,000 ahead of the runoff election, including on ad buys and direct mail fundraising.
Overall, this cycle, Moore’s Senate campaign has brought in nearly $3 million and spent a total of $2.6 million.
In the pre-runoff period, Hudson raised roughly $231,000 in his campaign account, with practically all of the money coming from individuals. He received a $1,000 PAC contribution, but his campaign refunded it.
The political newcomer spent about $188,000 from April 30 to May 27, with much of it going towards digital fundraising consulting. Throughout the election cycle, Hudson has raised a total of $1.8 million and spent about $1.2 million.
Most of Hudson’s and Moore’s fundraising has come from contributions of more than $2,000 over the course of the campaign. But Hudson and Moore raised about $317,000 and $297,000 from small-dollar donors of less than $200, respectively.
The two runoff candidates each brought in about $1 million from Alabama donors throughout the campaign.
The Alabama Poll recently found Hudson leading Moore by nearly 10 points, but on Friday Moore’s campaign touted a poll from co/efficient that found him at 43%, Hudson at 35% and 22% of respondents undecided.
In the May 19 primary, Moore secured 39% of the vote and Hudson earned 26%. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall came in third place at about 25%.
Democratic candidates
Democrats Dakarai Larriett and Everett Wess are also headed to a runoff for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate Seat.
Larriett raised about $10,000 in the pre-runoff period and spent about $10,000. The criminal justice advocate has about $10,000 in cash on hand.
Wess, a Birmingham attorney, raised about $30,000 and spent roughly $33,000 ahead of the runoff. He has -$1,395 cash on hand.
The winners of the runoffs will face each other in the general election on Nov. 3.