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RNC Outraises DNC: Competitive 2025 Election Cycle Ahead

2/2/2026

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Republicans Outpace Democrats

The Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $172 million for 2025, surpassing the Democratic National Committee (DNC), which raised $145 million and incurred $17 million in debt.
House Republicans raised $117 million, slightly ahead of House Democrats at $115 million.
Viet Shelton from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee asserts that Democrats have momentum due to stronger candidates and messaging.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee raised $88 million, while the Democratic counterpart raised $79.8 million, indicating a competitive election cycle ahead.

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Trump Fights Midterm Losses

U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to preserve Republican control of Congress as midterms loom, with political committees and the Republican National Committee reporting $483 million raised versus the Democratic National Committee (DNC) at $167 million.
He acknowledges that incumbent presidents typically lose seats in midterms.
Democrats gain momentum as the Cook Political Report shifts 18 House races.
Trump's allies express concern about losses despite House Speaker Mike Johnson's optimism.

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Republicans Outpace Democrats

The Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $172 million for 2025, surpassing the Democratic National Committee (DNC), which raised $145 million and incurred $17 million in debt.
House Republicans raised $117 million, slightly ahead of House Democrats at $115 million.
Viet Shelton from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee asserts that Democrats have momentum due to stronger candidates and messaging.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee raised $88 million, while the Democratic counterpart raised $79.8 million, indicating a competitive election cycle ahead.

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