Exclusive: House Republicans outraise Democrats in June
Summary
House Republicans raised $17.6 million in June, giving them $92.7 million in cash for their campaign efforts, more than House Democrats. Although Democrats raised more in the full second quarter, Republicans have a cash lead going into the midterm elections, partly because of a recent Supreme Court ruling that allows more coordination in spending.Key Facts
- House Republicans' campaign group (NRCC) raised $17.6 million in June.
- The NRCC has $92.7 million in cash on hand for campaigning.
- Democrats’ campaign group (DCCC) has $79 million in cash available.
- In the full second quarter, Democrats raised $37.4 million, more than Republicans' $35.4 million.
- Twenty-five Republican incumbents were outraised by Democratic challengers in this period.
- A recent Supreme Court ruling lets national party committees spend without limits in coordination with candidates, boosting Republican fundraising power.
- Both parties say they are preparing strong campaigns for the November midterm elections.
- The fundraising advantage for Republicans has not yet led to better individual candidate fundraising results.
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