MORGANTOWN — Republican State Treasurer Riley Moore won the race for West Virginia’s 2nd District Congressional seat by a landslide – taking all 27 counties and 70.77% of the votes.

The financial gap was even wider: Moore took in 44 times more cash donations than his Democratic opponent Steven Wendelin. But that was in large part by design, Wendelin told The Dominion Post during the summer leading up to the general election: “I do very little active fundraising, nor do I accept any corporate or special interest money.”

Here’s a look at their numbers from their post-general election reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

Moore reported total receipts for the entire election season of $1,399,539.96. His net contributions, excluding refunds typical in federal campaigns, were $1,416,604.68. Of that, $930,404.68 came from individual donors and $499,200 from PACs.

His net operating expenditures were $1,263,298.16, leaving his campaign account with $90,876.61 cash on hand.

Cash came in from various states, and West Virginia was by far his top source, with $462,254.36. Other top states were: Ohio, $56,413.10; Pennsylvania, $50,196.50; Virginia, $39,702.50; New York, $28,123.75; Texas, $27,905; and Florida, $26,344.11.

Outside groups also spent money supporting Moore through advertisements and other means, to the tune of $1,125,594.74.

Defend American Jobs, a pro-cryptocurrency super PAC, spent $726,377. Americans for Prosperity Action spent $265,673.14.

Other outside group spending came from Conservatives for American Excellence, $66,382.40; American Leadership PAC, $31,566.02; GOPAC Election Fund, $20,025; National Association of Realtors, $13,115.28; NRA Political Victory Fund, $2,309.37; and West Virginians for Life PAC, $146.53.

Wendelin told The Dominion Post he accepted funds only from individuals and Democratic party organizations, such as county executive committees.

“The reason for this is that one of my guiding principles is reform of our political process by the removal of soft and dark money and the influence it buys,” he said.

Wendelin had no paid staff; all were volunteers.

He reported total receipts of $31,918.98. His net contributions were $31,843.98. Of that, individuals gave $31,126.98 and PACs gave $400.

His net operating expenditures were $31,197.31, leaving $697.35 cash on hand.

His top donor states were: West Virginia, $6,700.68; California, $5,750; Maryland, $4,005; New York, $2,000; Virginia, $1,500; Connecticut, $1,500; and the District of Columbia, $250.