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2026 Midterm Fundraising: House Republicans and Democrats Report Record Totals

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) have both reported significant fundraising totals for the first quarter of 2026. Both parties are positioning their financial resources to influence the outcome of the upcoming November midterm elections for control of the House of Representatives.

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Why It Matters

The fundraising totals indicate the financial resources available to both major parties to influence the 2026 midterm elections, which will determine control of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Key Facts

  • The NRCC raised $47.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, with $28.1 million raised in March alone.
  • The NRCC reports $78.2 million cash on hand and $164.4 million raised for the entire cycle.
  • The DCCC raised $45.3 million in the first quarter of 2026.
  • The DCCC reports $70 million cash on hand and $160.6 million raised for the cycle.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson raised $34 million in the first quarter and $116 million total for the cycle.
  • Outside groups aligned with House GOP leadership have raised nearly $193 million this cycle.
  • An NRCC fundraising dinner headlined by President Trump raised nearly $37 million.
  • Democratic challengers in specific battleground races (Stelson, Mendoza, Cooke) reported outraising Republican incumbents (Perry, Ciscomani, Van Orden) in first-quarter filings.
  • There are approximately 30-40 competitive seats out of 435 in the House of Representatives.

Who's Mentioned

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