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Democrats Surge in Fundraising Amid Outrage Over Shootings

2/1/2026

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Democrats Boost Fundraising

Democratic fundraising is gaining momentum after fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota, sparking outrage.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ended 2025 with over $46 million, while the Democratic National Committee finished with $12 million, and fundraisers anticipate a surge as midterms approach.
In competitive Senate races, Democrats are raising funds, with Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) and Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina (D-N.C.), leading, though primaries may hinder fundraising.

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D.N.C. Fundraising Struggles

Democratic National Committee (D.N.C.) trails the Republican National Committee (R.N.C.) by nearly $100 million entering the 2026 midterms, with about $14 million in the bank and $17.5 million in debt.
By contrast, the R.N.C. holds about $95.1 million with no debt.
Ken Martin, chairman of the D.N.C., says early investments are essential because the widening gap could affect the party's performance in 2026 midterms.

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Democrats Boost Fundraising

Democratic fundraising is gaining momentum after fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota, sparking outrage.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ended 2025 with over $46 million, while the Democratic National Committee finished with $12 million, and fundraisers anticipate a surge as midterms approach.
In competitive Senate races, Democrats are raising funds, with Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) and Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina (D-N.C.), leading, though primaries may hinder fundraising.

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