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SD-33: Follow the money
Campaign finance in this race · NC State Board of Elections filings, this cycle (2025-26)
Weart (D) $5K cash$13K cash Ford (R)
Ford holds 2.7x the cash on hand. Raised this cycle: Weart $10K / Ford $36K.
GR
Gary R. Weart
Democrat
Through 2026 Q2 · filed Jul 13, 2026
Raised
$10K
Spent
$5K
Cash
$5K
Where it comes from
Individuals 73%Party 27%
CF
Carl Ford
Republican
Through 2026 Q2 · filed Jul 7, 2026
Raised
$36K
Spent
$26K
Cash
$13K
Where it comes from
Individuals 55%PACs 16%Cand. cmtes 30%
The details
| Metric | Weart (D) | Ford (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Latest filing | 2026 Q2 (Jul 13) | 2026 Q2 (Jul 7) |
| Total raised | $9,764 | $36,168 |
| Total spent | $4,918 | $26,039 |
| Cash on hand | $4,846 | $13,072 |
| Where the money comes from | ||
| Individuals | 73% | 55% |
| PACs | 0% | 16% |
| Candidate committees | 0% | 30% |
| Party | 27% | 0% |
| Small-dollar (<$100) | 2% | 2% |
| Itemized donors | 35 | 46 |
Gary R. Weart (D)
Top 25 of 35 itemized contributors
$1,398Indiv
Karen Puckett
Teacher · Rowan Cabarrus Community College
$1,000Party
North Carolina Democratic Party
reported as in-kind
$1,000Indiv
Louis Kandl
Retired
$1,000Indiv
James M Riemann
Retired · Na
$1,000Party
Stanly County Democratic Party
$775Indiv
Charlotte Cherry
Retired · Retired
$700Indiv
Erin Soto
Business Consultant · Tlc Solutions
$600Party
Stanly Dcc
$428Indiv
Gary Weart
Retired · Retired
$250Indiv
Dortha L Hoy
Retired · Na
$250Indiv
Anne Wheeler Lipe
Retired
$150Indiv
Phillip Dobbins
Retired · Retired
$100Indiv
Pam Bloom
Retired · Retired
$100Indiv
Kermit Young JR
Retired
$100Indiv
Nancy Joines
Retired · Retired
$100Indiv
Elaine Coats
Pediatrician · Atrium Healthcare
$100Indiv
Mark Helms
Administrator · Cpcc
$100Indiv
Edward Hege
Na · Na
$100Indiv
Pete Prunkl
Writer · Self
$50Indiv
John Addington
Retired
$50Indiv
Steven Arey
Retired
$50Indiv
Susan Beaver
Na · Na
$50Indiv
Gale Kirk
Retired · Retired
$31Indiv
Anduin Craighill-middleton
Unemployed
$25Indiv
Greg Johnson
Education · International School Services
Carl Ford (R)
Top 25 of 46 itemized contributors
$6,800Cand. cmte
Dave Craven For NC
$3,072Indiv
A J Bhatt
Pharmacist · Cannon Pharmacy Main
$3,072Indiv
Ryan Armstrong
Pharmacist · Cannon Pharmacy
$3,000Cand. cmte
Committee To Elect Amy Galey
$3,000Indiv
R Craig Pierce
Contractor · Pierce Construction
$2,000PAC
Build PAC
$2,000Indiv
Melissa Pierce
Retired · Retired
$1,100Indiv
Ben Lacorte
Educator · Self Employed
$1,000PAC
NC CPA PAC
$1,000Cand. cmte
Todd Johnson For NC Senate
$1,000Indiv
Dwight Messinger
Executive · Construction Of Buildings
$1,000PAC
Ncana PAC
$1,000PAC
Duke Energy Corp State PAC
$600Indiv
Barbara Watts
Retired
$500Indiv
Brian Freeman
$500Indiv
Tina Godar
$500Indiv
Ian W Shepherd
$500PAC
North Carolina Bank PAC
$500Indiv
Judith Carpenter
Agriculture
$480Indiv
Martha Smith
Retired · Retired
$250Indiv
Kim Purcell
Pa · Main Street Family Practice
$250Indiv
Joseph D Stamey SR
$200Indiv
Carolyn Tucker
$200Indiv
Tonya Skelly
Jrotc Instructor · Rss
$110Indiv
Emmette F Albritton
Total spent (D / R)
$5K / $26K
Cash on hand
$5K / $13K
Burn rate
50% / 72%
Gary R. Weart (D)
Top payees
$525
Gary Weart
"harwood - yard signs"
$399
Karen Puckett
"contribution envelopes"
$173
Harwood Signs INC
"vinyl decals"
$117
Aggregated Non-Media Expense
"canva"
$64
Ups Store
no purpose stated
$44
Pete Overcash
"mlk parade t-shirts"
Carl Ford (R)
Top payees
$10,000
Senate Republican Caucus
"contribution to political party"
$2,114
Fleming Candy Co
"event supplies"
$2,104
Katlynn Almond
"reimbursment-fundraising materials"
$1,421
Mark Dalton & Company, INC
"accounting"
$1,300
Rowan County Gop
"contribution to political party"
$1,020
Garys Bbq
"food for fundraiser"
$1,000
Stanly County Republican Party
"sponsorship"
$650
Stanly Community College Foundation
"golf sponsorship"
$636
Aggregated Non-Media Expense
"print media"
$510
Aa Coins & Pins
"pins"
$480
Wspc & Wxky Radio
"radio spots"
$370
NC Gop
"contribution to political party"
$321
Pens.com
"print media pens"
$314
Wooten Graphics
"print media"
$312
4 All Promos
"print media"
$308
Shutterfly
"christmas cards"
$250
Committee To Elect Republican Women
"contribution to pac"
$231
Stanley County Chamber Of Commerce
"chamber dues"
$226
Flags Express
"office supplies"
$200
Greg Sales
"event advertising"
$200
Pinmart
"office supplies"
$199
Custom Engraving & Trophy, INC
"plaques"
$191
Rowan County Chamber Of Commerce
"dues"
$180
Rowan Chamber Of Commerce
"gala celebration tickets"
$150
Sams Club
"faith parade"
Source: NC State Board of Elections (cf.ncsbe.gov) · committee disclosure reports
Data as of October 29, 2026 · campaign finance last refreshed August 20, 2026
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Data as of October 29, 2026 · campaign finance last refreshed August 20, 2026
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