Summary
- Jerry Carl filed “statement of organization” for
Congress run. - Campaign name: “Jerry Carl for Congress,” per
federal filings. - Carl lost the 2024 primary to Barry Moore for the
Alabama seat. - Has $63,905 in campaign funds as of filing date.
- Plans to run for Moore’s old congressional seat in
2026.
Carl has $63,905 in his campaign fund, based on
the statistics.
With Moore hinting at a “big
announcement” on Friday, August 15, it is generally assumed that Moore
would declare his intention to run for the U.S. Senate seat that Tommy
Tuberville is leaving empty.
When the revised Alabama congressional borders formed a district that included both Carl’s and Moore’s residences, Carl
fell to Moore in the 2024 election. A representative must reside in the district
they are chosen to serve, according to federal law.
On Wednesday, Carl also teased a “Major
Announcement” on X.
This filing indicates his intent to run again
for the congressional seat he lost in the 2024 Republican primary to Barry
Moore, following redistricting in Alabama that placed both incumbents in the
same district.
Carl currently has about $63,905 in his campaign
fund as per the latest campaign finance data. Moore is widely expected to
announce a run for a U.S. Senate seat being vacated, potentially leaving the
congressional seat open again in 2026.
What does filing a “statement of organization”
suggest about Jerry Carl’s next election plans?
Filing a “statement of organization”
typically indicates that a candidate or political committee is formally
establishing an official campaign committee for the upcoming election
cycle.
This filing with the Federal Election Commission
(FEC) or relevant election authority is a required first step that allows the
candidate to raise and spend campaign funds legally and officially.
In Jerry Carl’s case, submitting a
“statement of organization” for “Jerry Carl for Congress”
signals that he is officially launching or preparing to run a campaign for the
next congressional election, in this case, for Michigan’s 10th Congressional
District in 2026. This filing shows intent to actively campaign, organize
campaign finances, and comply with election rules for fundraising and
reporting.
