DeMarco Raises the Most in 6th District Race.

Homewood legislator Paul DeMarco so far has the fundraising in the crowded GOP primary for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District seat.

DeMarco on Tuesday reported $850,949 in contributions so far this election cycle, the most of any candidate.

Harbert Management Corp. executive Will Brooke reported raising $489,297 in contributions.  However, Brooke was also reported loaning his campaign another $250,000. That brings his total war chest to $730,297, a number puts him slightly below DeMarco as they hit the peak of campaign season.

Seven Republicans are vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus.

Orthopedic surgeon Chad Mathis reported $377,561 in contributions and loaned his campaign another $110,000. Alabama Policy Institute Founder Gary Palmer reported $404,995 in contributions.

The other three candidates, including Gardendale Sen. Scott Beason, raised less than $50,000.

 

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