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DNC Raises $7.4M, Faces Tough Midterm Fundraising Battle

2/12/2026

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The Democratic National Committee raised over $7.4 million in January 2026.
Momentum came from appeals by Senator Mark Kelly and a new voter registration initiative.
The DNC faces financial challenges compared to the Republican National Committee, which raised over $172 million last year.
Donald Trump remains a central figure in GOP fundraising, and Democrats face consequences as the upcoming midterms are expected to be costly and competitive.

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Story summary

The Democratic National Committee raised over $7.4 million in January 2026.
Momentum came from appeals by Senator Mark Kelly and a new voter registration initiative.
The DNC faces financial challenges compared to the Republican National Committee, which raised over $172 million last year.
Donald Trump remains a central figure in GOP fundraising, and Democrats face consequences as the upcoming midterms are expected to be costly and competitive.