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Democrats Rake in Cash in Battleground Races

July 17, 2026 · 1:05 pm ET · Leave a Comment

Punchbowl News: “House Democrats are rolling in cash with just 109 days until the midterms.”

“A new trove of campaign-finance reports released this week showed a concerning reality for the GOP: Democratic candidates raked in gargantuan amounts of money last quarter in key battleground districts.”

“In fact, at least 25 GOP incumbents — and Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) — were outraised by a Democratic challenger during that critical period, per a Punchbowl News analysis of FEC data. The majority of that GOP group hold competitive districts. And 11 of the Republicans had less cash on hand than their Democratic challenger.”

“This is a real danger sign for the GOP. Some of these House Democratic challengers raised more money last quarter than Senate candidates. And lackluster fundraising by Republican candidates is stretching the House map in Democrats’ favor.”

New York Times: Democratic Senate candidates trounce Republicans in fund-raising.

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