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Democrats Struggle with Fundraising Ahead of 2026 Senate Elections

4/18/2026

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In the run-up to the 2026 Senate elections, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan physician, and Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga) report contributions from California donors.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Senate Leadership Fund outpace Democratic committees.
Analysts say Democrats will perform well in races, but regaining Senate control will be difficult, especially in Iowa and Texas.
Past elections show fundraising success does not guarantee victory.

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Story summary

In the run-up to the 2026 Senate elections, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan physician, and Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga) report contributions from California donors.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Senate Leadership Fund outpace Democratic committees.
Analysts say Democrats will perform well in races, but regaining Senate control will be difficult, especially in Iowa and Texas.
Past elections show fundraising success does not guarantee victory.