Wadsworth Climbs Fundraising Ranks in Alabama Lt. Gov. Race

Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth’s bid for Alabama Lieutenant Governor is showing financial strength heading into the 2026 Republican primary. Newly released campaign finance reports show Wadsworth ended November with more than $246,000 cash on hand, putting her third in fundraising among Statewide contenders.

Wadsworth, a business leader and economic developer, has worked to build name recognition across the State. Her campaign highlights extensive travel through all 67 counties and outreach to conservative voters, faith communities, and small business owners. The candidate’s message is focused on economic opportunity, workforce development, and local engagement.

In a campaign ad launched this fall, Wadsworth framed herself as an outsider ready to challenge Montgomery insiders and fight for everyday Alabamians. “As a business owner, I’ve created jobs and balanced budgets,” she said, adding that she’s “ready to kick down the doors of the Montgomery swamp and fight for you.”

According to State filings, Wadsworth’s campaign raised roughly $123,565 in contributions with an additional $172,000 in other receipts as of Nov. 30, 2025. After spending about $48,818, the campaign reported $246,746 on hand, putting her behind front-runners Wes Allen and Rick Pate but well ahead of several other candidates.

Secretary of State Wes Allen led the field with nearly $1 million cash on hand, while Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate reported more than $530,000. Other candidates, including former NFL quarterback A.J. McCarron, had raised smaller sums.

Wadsworth’s fundraising reflects a mix of donor support and self-financing as she works to expand her reach. The campaign has maintained a steady pace of contributions even as competition grows with high name recognition candidates entering the race.

Wadsworth’s campaign narrative centers on her Statewide engagement. Her official campaign site notes that she has traveled through every county in Alabama more than 25 times in her career in economic development and public outreach.

Supporters see her as a fresh face with a business background and a focus on issues like job creation, workforce training, and rural outreach. As the primary season approaches, Wadsworth aims to convert her fundraising gains into broader voter support across regions that often feel overlooked by Montgomery politics.

With the Republican primary months away, campaigns are preparing for an intense stretch of voter engagement, advertising and debates. Wadsworth’s recent Statewide ad buy and financial position give her a platform to build momentum against better-known rivals.

For more information, visit Wadsworth’s campaign website, nicoleforalabama.com or follow her on social media.