Republicans set new fundraising records ahead of the midterms

July 23, 2026

Republicans Surge in Fundraising Ahead of Midterms

As midterm elections draw near, the Republican Party is achieving unprecedented fundraising success. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced that it brought in approximately $17.6 million just in June. This figure surpasses the cash reserves the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) had at the same point in previous election cycles.

Remarkably, the NRCC is on track for its highest fundraising year ever, totaling $82.6 million thus far in this election cycle, which puts them ahead of the DCCC by about $13.7 million. This marks the most significant cash advantage for Republicans over Democrats at this stage of an election year.

With the DCCC not responding to requests for comment, it’s clear that the dynamics are shifting. For the first time since 2016, the NRCC leads in cash reserves at this juncture. This gives Republicans the ability to invest heavily in television advertising and other campaign efforts in key battleground areas.

NRCC spokesperson Mike Marinella remarked, “Republicans are poised to run a successful campaign, while Democrats seem to be caught up in internal divisions.” He emphasized that they have more resources, more favorable district maps, and stronger candidates to expand their majority in the House.

The fundraising trends extend beyond the NRCC. The entire Republican apparatus is thriving, with the Republican National Committee (RNC) holding $128.5 million at the end of June—a record high for the organization.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has also set personal fundraising records, bringing in $135 million during this election cycle. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) raised $9 million in a recent quarter, contributing a total of $55 million to Republican efforts.

Johnson commented on the situation, noting, “While the Democratic Party seems to be embracing chaos and leftist ideologies, House Republicans are unified, well-funded, and ready to take the fight to them in the upcoming midterms.” He added that voters will soon see a clear choice between “Republican common sense and the Democratic inclination toward chaos.”