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:
Billy Long (R): $783,190
- Self ($100,000)
- Robert Beine, Republic Ford ($2,400)
- Edwin Rice Family, Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling ($12,000)
- Kurt Hellweg Family, American Dehydrated Foods ($4,800)
- Peter Herschend Family, HFE Corp. ($7,200)
- Jeff Layman, Morgan Stanley ($4,800)
- Clyde Lorance Family, Lorance Realty & Leasing ($4,800)
- Rick McQueary Family ($9,600)
- Ed Pinegar Family, Pinegar Auto Sales ($12,000)
Jack Goodman (R): $447,281
- Gerald Cook Family, Loren Cook Co.($9,600)
- 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
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
Michael Wardell (R)
Kevin Craig (L)
Steve Hunter (R)
Source: Federal Election Commission
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