Roy Moore is knee deep in controversy less than a month away until the general election for the Alabama senate. Seven women have came forward, claiming varying degrees of sexual misconduct against Moore while they were teenage minors or adult women, with one claiming to be as young as 14-years-old at the time of the encounter with Moore. These women claim the Moore either sexually harassed or sexually assaulted when they were teenagers. Moore and his campaign have denied these allegations, labeling them a “witch hunt” and “fake news.”
Despite calls from prominent Republicans to withdraw, Moore maintains his innocence and promises to not drop out of the race. He looks to replace former Senate Jeff Sessions on December 12. He’s already defeated Luther Strange in the primary elections. Now, Moore is looking to take out Democrat candidate Doug Jones, and secure an “almost permeant” seat in the senate.
As the controversy continues, Moore refuses to step aside. Anyway, let’s see how much money he has in the bank…
Roy Moore Net Worth as of 2017: $2 Million
Moore’s net worth tallies up to an impressive $3 million. He takes in roughly $300,000 in earnings. This Republican politician rose from the position of a lawyer to circuit judge, all the way up to the supreme court of Alabama. He also founded his own charity: Foundation for Moral Law. According to an article by The Washington Post, Moore was paid nearly $200,000 a year from his own charity (estimated to be $180,000). The article also states that between the years 2002-2012, he received over $1 million as president of the Foundation for Moral Law. Moore has denied these claims, saying he made about $87,000 a year from this organization.
How Much Money Did Roy Moore Raise For His Senate Campaign?
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Republican Roy Moore is currently ahead of his opponent Democrat candidate Doug Jones when it comes to raising money for his campaign. Moore currently leads Jones by a 3-2 margin after the October reporting date, according to campaign finance filings. between April 1 and September 30, Moore’s senate campaign raised an incredible $2.5 million. He has reportedly already spent $2 million, leaving his campaign’s balance at an estimated $543,000.
From September 7-30 alone, Moore was able to raise a substantial amount of money (totaling $1.1 million). Meanwhile, Jones’ campaign brought in $1.6 million from May 8-September 30. Jones’ campaign has an estimated $610,000, after spending roughly $1 million.
The National Republican Committee announced that they would cease funding for Moore due to recent sexual misconduct/assault allegations. NRSC Chairman Cory Gardner suggests that if Moore refuses to withdraw and wins the race, the Senate “should vote to expel him.”
