When it comes to campaign contributions, Republican Billy Long is ahead of his competitors in the race to fill Congressman Roy Blunt’s shoes for U.S. Representative of District 7. As of July 14, the Federal Election Commission reports Long’s receipts at $783,190. Republican Jack Goodman is second, with $447,281 in raised funds.
The candidates for District 7 have reported receipts totaling $1.8 million. Statewide, candidates for U.S. congressmen have raised more than $12.5 million to finance their campaigns, the Federal Election Commission reports. Republicans have picked up the most money, reporting receipts of $7,331,051. Democrat receipts tally $5,206,143. Other political parties in the state have raised $11,016 to support their pushes towards Capitol Hill.
Here are the numbers District 7 candidates have reported, as of July 14. Also listed are the candidates' key contributors and their affiliated companies or employers, where applicable:
Jerry D. Hall Family, Jack Henry & Associates ($4,800)
Glenn Larson, Larson Farm and Lawn ($2,400)
John Joslyn, Westgate Entertainment Corp. ($2,400)
Gary Nodler (R): $365,775
Rudolph E. Farber, Community Bank & Trust ($4,800)
Sumners/Fronabarger Family, Service Vending Co. ($24,000)
Mark E. Gardner, attorney ($2,400)
David Humphreys Family, Tamko ($12,000)
Andrew and Angelina Hunte, Hunte Corp. ($4,500)
Paula Baker, Ozark Center/Freeman Health ($2,000)
Scott Eckersley (D): $115,704
Self ($100,000)
Darrell Moore (R): $43,462
Jerry Sumners/Fronabarger Family, Service Vending Co. ($19,200)
Mark Cook, Central States Industrial Equipment and Services Inc. ($2,000)
Mark Rushefsky, Missouri State University ($300)
Mike Moon (R): $24,979
Rick and Jan Britton ($4,800)
Rick Hutchens ($2,400)
Tim Davis (D): $19,600
Edd Akers, Akers & Arney Insurance ($1,000)
Jeff Wisdom (R): $17,412
Wilbur Kaylor ($450)
Michael Wardell (R)
$0
Kevin Craig (L)
$0
Steve Hunter (R)
Not listed
Source: Federal Election Commission
In the Aug. 2 print edition, find out how Darrell Moore (R) and Michael Wardell (R) plan to help the local economy, part of SBJ’s Search for Seat 7 series leading up to the Aug. 3 primary.
Reader Comments
Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010
Article comment by:
Allen Casey
It is important to see where the momentum and enthusiasm lies in this 7th District race, now that the citizens and the organizations of the area have evaluated the positions, experience, and capabilities of all these candidates.
Note that Jack Goodman, in the last quarter of reports, out raised all candidates. He brought in 22% more than the runner-up and 122% more than the 3rd place candidate, and had over 330 donors.
He has also now received endorsements from the Missourians United For Life (with distinction), all Republican sheriffs (9) in the 7th Congressional District, the Springfield Firefighters Association, the Southern Missouri Professional Firefighters Association, the Missouri State Council of Firefighters, The Springfield News-Leader, the Missouri Republican Assembly, and The Ozarks Sentinel.
