US EditionDemocrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races
Democrats reported larger first-quarter hauls in several competitive Senate races, giving them early cash advantages as they seek to flip four seats.
- Democratic Senate candidates across several key states posted massive fundraising hauls, signaling early financial strength ahead of competitive 2026 races, according to Politico.
- In Texas, state Rep. James Talarico reported raising $27 million over three months, while Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff brought in more than $14 million, reinforcing Democrat ambitions in key battlegrounds.
- Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper raised $13.8 million, former Sen. Sherrod Brown secured $12.5 million in Ohio, and Alaska's former Rep. Mary Peltola reported $8.9 million.
- Despite these Democrat hauls, the Republican National Committee reported roughly $109 million cash on hand, while super PAC MAGA Inc. tied to President Donald Trump holds more than $300 million.
- Republicans warn that flush coffers do not guarantee victory, noting that Democrats Beto O'Rourke and Jaime Harrison shattered fundraising records in previous Senate races yet still lost.
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Democrats relish big fundraising gains for Senate races favoring Republicans
While Democrats touted their totals, they offer only a snapshot of overall fundraising, as campaigns had until the end of the day Wednesday to file with the Federal Election Commission.
Democrats build fundraising edge in some key Senate races
Democrats are out-raising Republicans in some crucial races as they try to win control in the U.S. Senate in November.In Texas, Democrat James Talarico raised $27 million in the first quarter, while Republicans have yet to settle on a general election candidate. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn are set to face off in a May runoff.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Trump says midterm elections will require voter ID under new executive …
Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races - Regional Media News
Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's top Senate contests, a potential sign of voter enthusiasm in what remains an uphill quest to win the Senate majority. In the first three months of the year, Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign said he brought in $27 million, while vulnerable incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia said he raised $14 million. Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's…
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