Andrew Sneed gains ground on Rep. Dale Strong in North Alabama race
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Democratic House candidate Andrew Sneed is holding his own against incumbent Republican Rep. Dale Strong as the 2026 midterm campaigns get in gear.
Why it matters: The fundraising numbers show where the momentum is building ahead of May's primaries.
Catch up quick: Reports noted that Sneed apparently outraised Strong in the last quarter of 2025.
- But in a statement to Axios, Strong's campaign said once a joint fundraising account, Strong Victory Fund, is accounted for, the numbers will show that he outraised all opponents.
- "Dale Strong maintains a strong financial position over each of his prospective opponents with a massive lead in total raised and cash on hand," the campaign said.
By the numbers: Data shows Strong still has a big fundraising lead, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
- In total, Strong's campaign raised $833,080 in 2025, including almost $400,000 in committee contributions, and has almost $1.07 million cash on hand.
- The Strong Victory Fund has more than $70,000 on hand after $80,000 in donations, all in October and November of last year.
- Sneed has raised more than $347,000, about $325,800 of which is in individual contributions. He's got $204,553 cash on hand.
Zoom out: Filings show other Democratic candidates in the race are lagging behind. Jeremy Devito has raised a little more than $23,000, Candice Duvieilh $16,400 and Greg Howard, Jr. $2,776.
Zoom in: Sneed's donations, save one $500 donation from California Rep. Eric Swallwell's committee, are from individuals.
What they're saying: "Dollars don't vote," Sneed told Axios Huntsville. "If they did, Dale would win by a landslide."
- In the numbers, he sees a district that's getting more purple, and in the individuals donating, people who are ready for change.
- "If we had half the swing of what just happened in Texas," Sneed said, "we'll win this race."
What we're watching: Sneed is spearheading a national coalition of candidates, BAC: Balance Accountability Candidates, that's now up to 52 candidates across 32 states.
- He hopes to put a national spotlight on the race, while his focus remains on the midterms
- "I'm encouraged by it," Sneed said. "What else could it be but a reflection that people don't agree with what's happening?"