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Exclusive: Mike Johnson raises record $156 million for House GOP

Exclusive: Mike Johnson raises record $156 million for House GOP

Summary

House Speaker Mike Johnson raised $30 million in the third quarter, bringing his total fundraising to $156 million for House Republicans this election cycle. He has distributed over $91 million to Republican candidates, committees, and state parties as they work to keep control of the House.

Key Facts

  • Mike Johnson has raised $156 million for House Republicans in the current election cycle.
  • He collected $30 million in the third quarter alone.
  • Johnson has distributed more than $91 million to Republican members, candidates, committees, and state parties.
  • $46 million of that went to the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).
  • Johnson’s fundraising since becoming Speaker in October 2023 totals over $220 million.
  • He has visited over 40 districts in 22 states to support Republican candidates.
  • The NRCC has a cash lead of $13 million over the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
  • Despite fundraising success, several competitive House races have shifted in favor of Democrats recently, including many districts carried by President Trump in 2024.
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