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)