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GOP Committees Post Big Off‑Year Hauls, Enter 2026 With Cash Advantage

Republicans start the midterm year with a sizable financial edge over Democrats.

Overview

  • The NRCC raised $117.2 million in 2025, including $24.3 million in the fourth quarter and $13.7 million in December, finishing with $50.7 million cash on hand.
  • The RNC says it raised $172 million in 2025 and begins 2026 with $95.1 million on hand, citing strong small‑dollar support and coordination with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
  • The NRSC reported $88 million raised in 2025, nearly $20 million in the bank, and said it paid down more than $26 million in debt from the last cycle.
  • House GOP leaders powered fundraising, with Speaker Mike Johnson topping $82 million, Steve Scalise raising $35.5 million, and Tom Emmer nearly $30 million, while allied groups CLF and AAN combined for $136 million.
  • Democratic committees reported weaker positions or have not released full fourth‑quarter figures, with the DNC disclosing $12.6 million cash on hand and nearly $16 million in debts in December.