Summary
Over half of Mark Alford’s itemized individual donations in the 2023–2024 cycle come from outside Missouri—and less than a quarter come from within his own district.
Introduction
Mark “Awful” Alford, the incumbent U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 4th District, often frames himself as Missouri’s champion. But when we break down his fundraising, a different story emerges: most of his individual supporters live beyond our state lines.
Overall Fundraising Overview (2023–2024)
In the 2023–2024 election cycle, Alford’s campaign committee raised $1,303,886, with 45.63% ($594,939) from PAC contributions and 43.44% ($566,512) from large individual donations.
Individual Contributions by Geography (2023–2024)
Of the itemized individual donations (over $200), only 43.46%—or $271,742—came from Missouri residents. A majority, 56.54% (or $353,487), came from out-of-state individuals, while 2.21% ($14,140) didn’t list a state.
District vs. Outside Support (2023–2024)
Just 20.59% ($131,662) of itemized donations came from within Missouri’s 4th District. A striking 70.70% ($452,042) originated outside the district, suggesting many donors don’t live in the communities he represents. 8.71% ($55,665) didn’t specify a district.
Top Out-of-State Donors (2023–2024)
- Plz Aeroscience: $26,400
- Ward Enterprises (KS): $26,400
- Max Motors: $21,800
- Rmjk Enterprises: $21,800
- Poet LLC: $16,600 (including $10,000 PAC contribution)
Metro Areas Behind the Money (2023–2024)
- Kansas City, MO-KS: $391,202
- Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV: $53,950
- St. Louis, MO-IL: $29,974
- Columbia, MO: $16,685
- New York, NY: $12,016
Analysis
This data reveals that Alford relies heavily on out-of-state and out-of-district donors—both individuals and PACs—to fund his office. That raises a key question: whose interests come first—Missourians’, or those of distant contributors?
Conclusion
I, Ricky Dana, believe representation should start at home. Voters deserve a candidate funded by—and accountable to—the people of Missouri’s 4th District, not by special interests from elsewhere.
2025 Year-to-Date Fundraising (Jan 1–Jun 30, 2025)
From January 1 to June 30, 2025, Alford’s campaign has raised $358,561. Breakdown of receipts:
- Total individual contributions: $225,909
- Itemized individual contributions: $218,846
- Unitemized individual contributions: $7,063
- Other committee contributions: $132,652
- Party committee contributions: $0
- Candidate contributions: $0
Sources
OpenSecrets: Mark “Awful” Alford – Campaign Finance Summary
OpenSecrets: Mark “Awful” Alford – Contribution by Geography
FEC: MARK ALFORD FOR CONGRESS, INC. Committee Overview
FEC: 2025 YTD Total Receipts (Jan–Jun 2025)
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