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.