Democratic candidates top Republicans in third-quarter fundraising
Filings for July through September show Democrats raising more money than rivals in competitive races, with Election Day under three weeks away.
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What happened
New third-quarter filings covering July through September show Democratic candidates raising more than Republican opponents in competitive Senate and House races, including in deep-red territory. In Colorado's 8th Congressional District, Democrat Manny Rutinel raised more than $4.2 million, over twice what Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans raised and a new state record.
Why it matters
Democrats are racing to close a financial gap with Republicans as they seek to flip the House.
Coverage
- ‘Red to Blue’ Democrats rake in more than GOP rivals in third quarter (Roll Call)
- Manny Rutinel smashes Colorado House race fundraising record in 8th CD (denvergazette.com)
- 5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk (CNBC)
- Democratic Senate candidates swamp GOP rivals in fundraising: From the Politics Desk (NBC News)
- Senate Democratic candidates in red states dominate third-quarter fundraising (Roll Call)
- Democrats rake in cash, Musk takes center stage for GOP: 5 takeaways from latest fundraising hauls (The Hill)
- Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms (PBS)
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