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SD-44: Follow the money
Campaign finance in this race · NC State Board of Elections filings, this cycle (2025-26)
Powell (D) $3K cash$73K cash Alexander (R)
Alexander holds 23.6x the cash on hand. Raised this cycle: Powell $5K / Alexander $103K.
RP
Rod Powell
Democrat
Through 2026 Q2 · filed Jul 9, 2026
Raised
$5K
Spent
$2K
Cash
$3K
Where it comes from
Individuals 56%Cand. cmtes 40%Party 5%
TA
Ted Alexander
Republican
Through 2026 Q2 · filed Jul 3, 2026
Raised
$103K
Spent
$43K
Cash
$73K
Where it comes from
Individuals 82%PACs 6%Cand. cmtes 2%Other 10%
The details
| Metric | Powell (D) | Alexander (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Latest filing | 2026 Q2 (Jul 9) | 2026 Q2 (Jul 3) |
| Total raised | $5,313 | $103,305 |
| Total spent | $2,202 | $42,980 |
| Cash on hand | $3,112 | $73,436 |
| Where the money comes from | ||
| Individuals | 56% | 82% |
| PACs | 0% | 6% |
| Candidate committees | 40% | 2% |
| Party | 5% | 0% |
| Small-dollar (<$100) | 9% | 3% |
| Itemized donors | 16 | 221 |
Rod Powell (D)
Top 16 of 16 itemized contributors
$2,103Cand. cmte
Rod Powell For School Board Acct
$500Indiv
Liz Strachen
$400Indiv
Kimberly Powell
Retired
$250Party
Democratic Women Of Gaston County
$240Indiv
William Roger Powell
Retired Teacher
$200Indiv
Charlotte Jackson
$200Indiv
Kathy Robinson
$150Indiv
Debra Beam
$100Indiv
John Constenoble
Retired
$100Indiv
Oral Crawford
Teacher
$100Indiv
Leslie Farfour
$100Indiv
Terry D Mccollum
$100Indiv
Kim Powell
$100Indiv
Gina Collias
$100Indiv
Laura Cummings
Ehs Director · Upm Raflatac, INC
$75Indiv
Tim Champion
Professor · Johnson C. Smith University
Ted Alexander (R)
Top 25 of 221 itemized contributors
$6,800Other
Catawba Indian Nation
$6,800Indiv
Lauren Uhl
Curator · Heinz History Center
$3,705Indiv
J William Claytor
Dentist · Cornerstone Dental Associates
$3,200Indiv
Charles Uhl
No Profession · No Employer
$3,135Other
Ted Alexander
$2,500Indiv
Hoi Na Chan
Realtor · Cary Raleigh Realty
$2,500Indiv
Gilbert Patrick
No Profession · No Employer
$2,500Indiv
Kirk Bradley
CEO · Lee Moore Capital
$2,199Indiv
Billy Walkowiak
Auto Appraiser · Collision Safety Consultants
$2,000PAC
NC Realtor PAC
$2,000Cand. cmte
Todd Johnson For NC Senate
$1,845Indiv
Paul Scott
Minister · Big Springs Baptist Church
$1,776Indiv
Steven Brett Heavner
Physician · Charlotteeye Ear Nose And Throat
$1,500Indiv
Elizabeth Greene
Owner · Hoke Enterprises
$1,500Indiv
Shirley Madden
Teacher
$1,500Indiv
Timothy Haskett
Lead Accounting Analyst · Duke Energy
$1,002Indiv
Elizabeth Champion
No Profession · No Employer
$1,000Indiv
John Roney
Financial Advisor Retired · Wells Fargo
$1,000Indiv
Charles Trefzger
CEO · Algsenior
$1,000Indiv
Diane Padgett
Unknown · Unknow
$1,000PAC
NC Homebuilders Assoc PAC
$1,000Indiv
J. E. Rankin
No Profession
$1,000Indiv
Frank Hannah
Physician · Morganton Eye Physicians
$1,000Indiv
David Griffin
No Profession · No Employer
$1,000Indiv
Kathy Harrington
Govt Relations · Bh&h
Total spent (D / R)
$2K / $43K
Cash on hand
$3K / $73K
Burn rate
41% / 42%
Rod Powell (D)
Top payees
$1,557
Creative Business Essentials
"website development"
$250
Jimmy Hall
"podcasts"
$122
Aggregated Non-Media Expense
"ad in program"
$80
Shelby Negro Woman's Club
"tickets to event"
$53
Act Blue
"act blue fees"
Ted Alexander (R)
Top payees
$10,000
NC Senate Republican Caucus
no purpose stated
$3,590
Justice Ministries
"sponsorship"
$2,872
Ted Alexander
"nacl conference"
$2,803
Postmaster
no purpose stated
$2,600
Cleveland County Republican Party
no purpose stated
$2,318
Aggregated Non-Media Expense
no purpose stated
$2,156
Lincoln REC
no purpose stated
$1,468
Le Chateau Du Coeur
"event space"
$1,200
National Association Of Christian Lawmakers
"sponsor"
$1,055
Women Republicans Of Cleveland County
no purpose stated
$905
The Harriet Institute
"fight human trafficing"
$900
Frederick Douglass Foundation
"sponsorship"
$700
Cleveland County Chamber Of Commerce
"veterans office"
$668
Officemax
"toner"
$651
NC Republican Party
no purpose stated
$524
NC Museum Of History
"gifts for workers"
$500
Friends Of Jill Tipton
no purpose stated
$500
Todd Johnson For NC Senate
no purpose stated
$500
Via Health Partners Hospice Of Cc
"sponsorship"
$500
Committee To Elect Republican Women
no purpose stated
$420
Gaston County Gop
no purpose stated
$350
Health Care Foundation Cc
"gala"
$350
Republican Women Of The Foothills
no purpose stated
$300
Hearts United Brevards Chapel
"sponsorship"
$267
Go Big Print
"billboard"
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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