Candidates › Alabama U.S. Senate race › 2025–2026

Seth Burton

RepublicanU.S. SenateAlabama

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: Lost the Republican primaryMay 19, 2026 · 15,122 votes (3.1%) · 5 of 7 · count stopped at 98% reporting · Barry Moore and Jared Hudson advanced to the runoff
The race: Everyone running for Alabama U.S. Senate · Compare Burton with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: Nuclear Leadership for Energy Abundance
Seth's Top PrioritiesMake Everything Great for Alabama (MEGA)
Building a MEGA Alabama (BAMA)
Build a MEGA Alabama (BAMA) Priority Issues
Seth's Seven Rules for a Prosperous Nation
Read all 8 in their words
Money: $74.4K raised, $74.4K spent, $0 cash on hand (through Jun 4, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 4.5% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 59% from Alabama

Their wordsWhat does Burton say they will do?

8 priorities from sethburtonforsenate.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

8 priorities · 13 parts · 79 quoted statements

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1. Protect our homeland and constitution from all enemies. Build dominant and resilient combat force...COURAGE & VALIANT LEADERSHIP MATTER…BUT TECHNOLOGY WINS IN A FIGHT!
  Alabama-Specific Actions:
  Secure borders and root out foreign influence - No sanctuary cities in Alabama
  Support Redstone Arsenal & Huntsville - America's missile defense hub
  Strengthen Maxwell AFB & Fort Rucker - Critical to national defense
  Support Alabama veterans - Improve VA services and benefits
  Root out the foreign influence within our Land & ensure a STRONG BORDER!
  Promote a Western Hemisphere of Stability
  Maintain technological superiority in defense systems
  Support Alabama's critical role in national defense
  "The essence of government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse."
  — James Madison
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4. Promote strong, educated families...the foundation of a healthy, resilient society! Fight against chronic disease & anxiety in our population...MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!
  Protecting Alabama Families:
  Protect women's sports - Biological women compete against biological women
  Parental rights in education - Parents decide, not bureaucrats
  Affordability first - Net income growth must outpace inflation
  Support faith-based organizations - Strengthen community values
  Foster affordability to promote large, stable, educated families! NET INCOME GROWTH outpaces Inflation.
  "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
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7. Balance our Budget & Reduce the National Debt...build a Stable & Resilient Financial System to face an unknown future. Cut federal taxes and federal spending…keep dollars closer to home for better utility & accountability! Legislation that restores and protects confidence in elections!
  NO BUDGET, NO PAY!
  NO SENATOR or CONGRESSMAN gets paid if the government doesn't have a budget by 30 September…and a balanced one outside of declared National Emergency!
  Accountability in Action:
  Term limits - End career politicians
  Audit the Fed - Transparency in monetary policy
  Cut wasteful spending - Alabama taxpayers deserve better
  Balanced budget amendment - Stop mortgaging our children's future
  Voter ID & Paper Ballots - Put every barrier possible in the way of fraudulent voting
  "I, however, place economy among the first and most important republican virtues, and public debts as the greatest of the dangers to be feared."
  — Thomas Jefferson
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MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$74.4K

$74,362

Spent

$74.4K

$74,362

Cash on hand

FEC filings, Dec 20, 2025 to Jun 4, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00935403

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

$1.00 has been spent for every dollar raised across 3 reports ($74.4K of $74.4K). Cash on hand went from $26.6K on Mar 31, 2026 to $0 on Jun 4, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$58,254	$31,654	$26,600
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Apr 29, 2026	$8,823	$26,720	$8,703
TERMINATION REPORT 2026 through Jun 4, 2026	$7,285	$15,988	$0

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $74,362 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$59,86481%

Largest donors

Matthew Seth Burton35 contributions, latest May 19, 2026 · CANDIDATE FOR UNITED STATES SENATE · SELF EMPLOYED · HUNTSVILLE, AL$11,678
Craig BealOne contribution on Jan 23, 2026 · OWNER · TRAVEL BEYOND INC · WAYZATA, MN$3,500
Kay BealOne contribution on Feb 9, 2026 · TRAVEL CONSULTANT · SELF EMPLOYED · WAYZATA, MN$3,500
Christian BurtonOne contribution on Mar 24, 2026 · DIRECTOR OF NAVY GROWTH · SARONIC · RIVA, MD$3,500
Herbie BurtonOne contribution on Feb 22, 2026 · ENGINEER · LEIDOS · BROWNSBORO, AL$3,500
Joyce BurtonOne contribution on Jan 28, 2026 · RETIRED · GRANT, AL$3,500
Daniel FahertyOne contribution on Feb 1, 2026 · CO-FOUNDER AND CFO · SELF EMPLOYED · CHARLOTTE, NC$3,500
Christopher MilesOne contribution on Jan 23, 2026 · RETIRED · OWENS CROSS ROADS, AL$3,500
Sarah VaughanOne contribution on May 2, 2026 · REALTOR · LEGEND REALTY · HUNTSVILLE, AL$3,500
Charles BurtonOne contribution on Jan 28, 2026 · RETIRED · GRANT, AL$3,291
Don Eiermann3 contributions, latest Apr 12, 2026 · BUSINESS OWNER · SELF EMPLOYED · HUNTSVILLE, AL$2,550

Poll	Barry Moore	Jared Hudson	Lead	vs. result
Strategy Managementended Jun 7 · led with the loser	37.5%	42.1%	Jared Hudson +4.7	−16.3
co/efficientended Jun 4	46%	37%	Barry Moore +9	−2.6
The Alabama Pollended May 28 · led with the loser	39.2%	48.7%	Jared Hudson +9.5	−21.1
Median of the final polls			Jared Hudson +4.7	−16.3
Result	55.8%	44.2%	Barry Moore +11.6

Top donor states
Name		Amount
Alabama home65 contributions · 59%		$41,917
Minnesota2 contributions · 9.8%		$7,000
North Carolina3 contributions · 9.1%		$6,500
Maryland5 contributions · 7.3%		$5,200
Georgia4 contributions · 6.7%		$4,800
Virginia5 contributions · 4.5%		$3,250
California3 contributions · 1.2%		$824
Washington2 contributions · 1.1%		$800

Top donor states

Name

Amount

Alabama home65 contributions · 59%

$41,917

Minnesota2 contributions · 9.8%

$7,000

North Carolina3 contributions · 9.1%

$6,500

Maryland5 contributions · 7.3%

$5,200

Georgia4 contributions · 6.7%

$4,800

Virginia5 contributions · 4.5%

$3,250

California3 contributions · 1.2%

$824

Washington2 contributions · 1.1%

$800

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 44 contributions · 32% of ranked		$22,978
RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 18 contributions · 25% of ranked		$17,441
Legend Realty1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500
Leidos1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500
Saronic1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500
Travel Beyond INC1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500
US Department Of Defense1 contribution · 3.5% of ranked		$2,500
US Navy2 contributions · 3.5% of ranked		$2,500

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 44 contributions · 32% of ranked

$22,978

RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 18 contributions · 25% of ranked

$17,441

Legend Realty1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked

$3,500

Leidos1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked

$3,500

Saronic1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked

$3,500

Travel Beyond INC1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked

$3,500

US Department Of Defense1 contribution · 3.5% of ranked

$2,500

US Navy2 contributions · 3.5% of ranked

$2,500

Name		Amount
Burton, Matthew Seth40 payments · 24% of all spending		$17,738
Iheartmedia2 payments · 21% of all spending		$15,334
Ozark Properties LLC3 payments · 15% of all spending		$11,500
Vottiv21 payments · 14% of all spending		$10,251
Clark and Sampson LLC1 payment · 5.1% of all spending		$3,806
Quality Outdoor Advertising, LLC3 payments · 4.9% of all spending		$3,650
RP Media4 payments · 3.6% of all spending		$2,700
Trash Pandas1 payment · 2.1% of all spending		$1,526

Occupation as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 18 contributions · 24% of ranked		$17,441
Candidate For United States Senate35 contributions · 16% of ranked		$11,678
Engineer3 contributions · 5.9% of ranked		$4,200
Co-founder And CFO1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500
Director Of Navy Growth1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500
Owner1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500
Realtor1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500
Travel Consultant1 contribution · 4.9% of ranked		$3,500

Seth Burton

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Burton say they will do?

1Priority 1: Nuclear Leadership for Energy Abundance 1 statement

2Priority 2: Seth's Top PrioritiesMake Everything Great for Alabama (MEGA) 3 parts

2.1Priority 2.1: MEGA Sovereignty 1 statement

2.2Priority 2.2: MEGA Accountability 3 statements

2.3Priority 2.3: MEGA Energy & Affordability 3 statements

3Priority 3: Building a MEGA Alabama (BAMA) 3 parts

3.1Priority 3.1: Nuclear Energy Capital 1 statement

3.2Priority 3.2: Advanced Manufacturing 2 statements

3.3Priority 3.3: Economic Freedom 2 statements

4Priority 4: Build a MEGA Alabama (BAMA) Priority Issues 7 parts

4.1Priority 4.1: AN UNMATCHED DEFENSE AND SECURE BORDERS 4 statements

4.2Priority 4.2: CENTRALIZE POWER & AUTHORITY ONLY WHEN NECESSARY 2 statements

4.3Priority 4.3: INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM & RESPONSIBILITY 3 statements

4.4Priority 4.4: STRONG HEALTHY FAMILIES 4 statements

4.5Priority 4.5: FREE & CIVIL SOCIETY 2 statements

4.6Priority 4.6: EDUCATED CITIZENRY PROMOTING CRITICAL THINKING & INNOVATION 2 statements

4.7Priority 4.7: A GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE TO ITS CITIZENS 6 statements

5Priority 5: Seth's Seven Rules for a Prosperous Nation 16 statements

6Priority 6: Seth's 5-Point Test for His Vote 6 statements

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7Priority 7: The Vision: Three Pillars of Growth 16 statements

8Priority 8: Families First 5 statements

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MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $74,362 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Burton’s campaign say backs them?

BallotWhen is Burton on the ballot?

PollsWhat do public polls of the AL Senate race show?

Runoff result and the final polls

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 4 pages

Where the donors live $71,541 placed by state

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Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $22,759,450 across this race

What the payments were for $72,830 itemized

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