The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) recently released the third quarter campaign finance reports. Republican nominee Katie Boyd Britt has raised more than $1,362,302.23 in the third quarter of 2022. This is more than both of her general election opponents combined.
The third quarter filing is the last quarterly filing before the November 8 General Election. According to the FEC, Britt entered the month of October with almost $1.9 million in cash on hand. Britt has raised more than $10.26 million since announcing her candidacy in June 2021.
In the third quarter, Britt received a total of 13,892 contributions, with an average contribution amount of $98.06.
“I am blown away by the generous, enthusiastic support we’re receiving from hardworking families who love our state and our country,” Britt said. “It is clear that the closer November 8 gets, the more our message is resonating. Americans are getting crushed by the unchecked consequences of one-party Democratic rule in Washington, D.C., and Alabamians are eager to make our voices heard at the ballot box. We are going to continue working hard every single day these next three weeks to secure victory and do our part to retake the U.S. Senate. Together with our incredible Team Britt supporters, we will preserve the American Dream for our children and our children’s children.”
Alabama’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, Dr. Will Boyd, reported having received $45,072.23 and entered October with $8,260.48 in cash on hand. Alabama Democrats have been very reluctant to support any of their Alabama candidates in 2022 after disappointing finishes in 2020 and 2018. Boyd reported only 48 itemized contributions during the three-month period. Boyd is a pastor. He was the Democratic nominee for Alabama Lieutenant Governor in 2018.
Libertarian Party of Alabama John Sophocleus has not raised enough money to need to report a third-quarter report. Sophocles is a retired instructor at Auburn University. He was the Libertarian nominee for Alabama Governor in 2002.
Incumbent Sen. Richard Shelby is not running for re-election. Shelby was first elected to the Senate in 1986. Britt is an attorney and former Chief of Staff for Sen. Shelby. Shelby has endorsed Britt, and so has Alabama’s other Senator – Tommy Tuberville.
Voters who know they will not be able to go to the polls on November 8 can apply for an absentee ballot. Absentee voting has already begun.
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