Democrats unable to overcome massive GOP fundraising advantage, FEC filings show

The Democratic National Committee is increasingly falling far behind its Republican counterpart in raising money so far this year.

The DNC’s fundraising total last month was $10.3 million, compared to the RNC’s $18.5 million. It also doesn’t help that the DNC has nearly $17.4 million in outstanding debt after taking out a $15 million loan in October 2025. By contrast, the RNC has no debt.

That’s because it’s benefiting from a massive cash-on-hand advantage, $109.3 million, while the Democratic committee struggles to make ends meet with $15.9 million in the bank.

The DNC’s cash-on-hand at the beginning of February was just below $15.3 million, underscoring that the group has been unable to overcome its own financial challenges despite its ambitious goals for the midterm elections.

Democrats are intent on maintaining their momentum in the 2026 election cycle after winning several states, namely Virginia and New Jersey, last November. The party’s