Democrats show off fundraising muscles
LOST IN SPAM! APOLOGIES FOR DELAY! FEBRUARY 5, 2026 A month into 2026, midterm races are starting to heat up and we are getting a better look at the candidates' early fundraising efforts. Below we offer some highlights. And of course Sunday is the Super Bowl. Whether you are gathering with friends or sticking close to home for the Big Game, you are likely going to be inundated with messaging from industries and organizations that spent millions on political influence. We break down some of the biggest players' lobbying and election contributions. Democrats have fundraising edge in key Senate races, but GOP leads the House With narrow margins in both chambers of Congress, a handful of races could determine which party controls the House and Senate following the 2026 midterm elections. Year-end campaign finance reports analyzed by OpenSecrets show Republicans hold an edge in the most competitive House races while Democrats dominate key Senate races. Hien An Ngo and Emma Sulli...