Overview

• Federal records show DNC reserves fell by $4 million from January to April, leaving just $18 million as of May compared to the RNC’s $67.4 million.
• Only three individuals donated $100,000 or more to the DNC between January and April, reflecting a sharp decline in major contributions.
• Internal critics have labeled Chair Ken Martin “weak” and “invisible,” and his handling of the public feud with David Hogg has deepened party divisions.
• Prominent figures Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders resigned from their DNC roles, citing frustration with the party’s strategic direction under Martin.
• A Reuters-Ipsos poll finds 62 percent of Democrats want new leadership as officials discuss borrowing funds to maintain operations before the 2026 midterms.