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?"