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SD-7: Follow the money
Campaign finance in this race · NC State Board of Elections filings, this cycle (2025-26)
Bichler (D) $114K cash$1.2M cash Lee (R)
Lee holds 10.1x the cash on hand. Raised this cycle: Bichler $172K / Lee $1.3M.
JB
Jessica Bichler
Democrat
Through 2026 Q2 · filed Jul 10, 2026
Raised
$172K
Spent
$58K
Cash
$114K
Where it comes from
Individuals 74%PACs 8%Cand. cmtes 2%Party 16%
MV
Michael V. Lee
Republican
Through 2026 Q2 · filed Jul 10, 2026
Raised
$1.3M
Spent
$246K
Cash
$1.2M
Where it comes from
Individuals 82%PACs 16%Cand. cmtes 1%Party 1%Other 1%
The details
| Metric | Bichler (D) | Lee (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Latest filing | 2026 Q2 (Jul 10) | 2026 Q2 (Jul 10) |
| Total raised | $171,849 | $1,297,990 |
| Total spent | $57,661 | $245,839 |
| Cash on hand | $114,187 | $1,150,347 |
| Where the money comes from | ||
| Individuals | 74% | 82% |
| PACs | 8% | 16% |
| Candidate committees | 2% | 1% |
| Party | 16% | 1% |
| Small-dollar (<$100) | 4% | 0% |
| Itemized donors | 257 | 345 |
Jessica Bichler (D)
Top 25 of 257 itemized contributors
$28,385Party
North Carolina Democratic Party
reported as in-kind
$13,600Indiv
Elizabeth Simons
None
$6,800PAC
Emily'S List
$6,800PAC
Vote Save America
$5,000Indiv
Erich Bichler
None
$5,000Indiv
Peter Francis
None
$3,500Indiv
Ross Boucher
None
$3,400Cand. cmte
Jonah Garson For NC
$3,000Indiv
Dan Dixon
None
$3,000Indiv
Teresa Welch
None
$3,000Indiv
Dennis Dixon
None
$3,000Indiv
Hervey Mciver
None
$3,000Indiv
Robert Zaytoun
Attorney · Self
$2,000Indiv
Karen Day
None
$2,000Indiv
Theodore Spencer
Consultant · Self
$1,300Indiv
Dj Peterson
Consultant · Self
$1,290Indiv
Lani Hashimoto
Clinical Trials Services · Novartis Pharmaceuticals
$1,250Indiv
Kathleen Slobodian
None
$1,178Indiv
Jessica Bichler
Small Business Owner · Self
$1,100Indiv
Melissa Wagenseller
Bookkeeper · Wagenseller Enterprises
$1,040Indiv
Laura Mccabe
None
$1,036Indiv
Jane Patterson
None
$1,026Indiv
Sara Paretsky
Writer · Self
$1,000Indiv
Victoria Givens
None
$1,000Indiv
Sarah Kenney
None
Michael V. Lee (R)
Top 25 of 345 itemized contributors
$13,600Indiv
Landon Zimmer
Attorney · Zimmer Development Co
$13,600Indiv
Jeffrey Zimmer
President · Zimmer Development Co
$13,600Indiv
John Thomas Coley
Real Estate · Bryan Properties
$13,600Indiv
Mark Craig
President · Rh Barringer Distributing Co
$13,600Indiv
Kenneth Beuley
President · Keith Corporation
$13,600Indiv
Joe Mckinney JR
Member/manager · Evolve Companies
$13,600Indiv
Jay W Faison
Executive Chairman · Clearpath
$13,600Indiv
Adam Sosne
Real Estate Developer/president · Mfh Construction LLC
$13,600Indiv
Quinn Sosne
Photography · Self Employed
$13,600Indiv
David Sturdy
Ceo/president · Sturdy Corporation
$13,600Indiv
Robert W Huth
Principal · Pelican Point Development
$13,600Indiv
Janet Huth
No Profession Or Title
$13,600Indiv
Bobby Huckabee
Entrepreneur · Southland Amusements
$13,600Indiv
David Honeycutt
President · Honeycutt Construction Services
$13,600Indiv
Lewis Nunnelee IV
Sales · Coastal Beverage
$13,600PAC
Providence Anesthesiolgy Associates Pa
$13,600Indiv
Christopher Loutit
Attorney · The Loutit Law Firm Pllc
$13,600Indiv
D Logan
President · Logan Homes
$13,600Indiv
Lara Logan
Executive · Logan Homes
$13,600Indiv
Ray Covington
Realtor
$13,600Indiv
April Eshelman
No Profession Or Title
$13,600Indiv
Fred Eshelman
Healthcare Investments · Eshelman Ventures LLC
$13,600Indiv
Hank Estep
Insurance Agent · Griffin Estep Benefit Group
$13,600Indiv
David Longo
CEO · Carolina Business Interiors
$13,600Indiv
Lanny Wilson
Attorney · Boney Wilson And Sons INC (retired)
Total spent (D / R)
$58K / $246K
Cash on hand
$114K / $1.2M
Burn rate
34% / 19%
Jessica Bichler (D)
Top payees
$5,500
Maven Strategies
"compliance services"
$2,553
Actblue
"credit card processing"
$2,387
Johnathan Garza
"contract campaign services"
$2,025
Alphagraphics Wilmington
"letterhead and notecards"
$1,455
Payton Alexander
"campaign consulting"
$1,143
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
"food and drink for event"
$1,000
Emma Larsen
"contract social media services"
$904
Lasting Printing & Graphics
"palm cards and business cards"
$553
Oath
"credit card processing"
$545
Ngp Van
"software"
$466
Jessica Bichler
"reimbursement of event tickets"
$447
Busy Beaver Button And Merch
"buttons"
$428
Aloft
"lodging for training"
$260
Earls For Justice
"ticket to event"
$204
Amazon
"canvassing supplies"
$200
Lisa Marie Van Way
"contract social media services"
$172
Democracy Engine
"credit card processing"
$150
Cooper Victory Fund
"ticket to event"
$150
Lead NC
"tickets to event"
$146
Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Durham Southpoint
"campaign travel"
$125
Whqr Public Media
"ticket to event"
$125
Wilmington (NC) Chapter Of The Links, Incorporated
"tickets to event"
$125
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
no purpose stated
$111
Coastal Engraving And Sign Company
"name badges"
$100
Tim For NC
"ticket to event"
Michael V. Lee (R)
Top payees
$35,000
North Carolina Senate Majority Fund
no purpose stated
$17,604
Cindy Kuhne
no purpose stated
$15,843
Debbie Bowden
no purpose stated
$15,543
Anedote
"cc svc fee"
$15,055
Starboard Strategies LLC
no purpose stated
$13,403
Cape Fear Country Club
"food and drink for fundraiser event"
$12,882
Embassy Suites Hotel
"food and drink"
$11,500
New Hanover County Republican Party
no purpose stated
$9,911
Michael Lee
"reimburse fundraiser luncheon"
$6,800
Committee To Elect Senator Mcinnis
no purpose stated
$6,800
Committee To Elect Jarvis
no purpose stated
$6,800
Jim Burgin Senate Committee
no purpose stated
$6,800
Committee To Elect Chris Measmer
no purpose stated
$6,800
Ray Covington
"return"
$6,800
Friends Of Chirs Stock
no purpose stated
$6,800
Committee To Elect Benton Sawrey
no purpose stated
$6,800
Lane For NC Senate
no purpose stated
$5,878
Facebook/meta
"social media ads"
$2,643
Seaview Crab Company
"food for 6/25 fundraiser"
$2,500
Canterbury Stables Events
"fundraiser venue"
$2,486
Pine Valley Market And Catering
"fundraising event food"
$1,682
Aggregated Non-Media Expense
"cc svc fee"
$1,639
Verizon Communications
"campaign phone"
$1,365
America First Strategies
no purpose stated
$1,220
Party Suppliers
"6/26 event supplies"
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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