Overview
- Through September, the NRCC reports roughly a $720,000 year-to-date fundraising advantage over the DCCC, marking Republicans’ first off-year lead since 2015.
- Democrats led third-quarter receipts, $26.6 million to $24 million, and reported slightly more cash on hand at the end of September, $46.6 million to the NRCC’s $45.8 million.
- Republicans highlight stronger September intake and say their vulnerable 'Patriot' incumbents averaged $763,000 in Q3 versus $664,000 for DCCC 'Frontliners,' with higher cash reserves as well.
- NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella touted GOP momentum, while DCCC spokesman Aidan Johnson argued polls show House Republicans sinking in battleground districts.
- Beyond the House committees, the RNC reported roughly $86 million in cash on hand compared with the DNC’s about $12 million at September’s close.