The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised $39 million in the second quarter, a record haul for House Democrats that puts the party in a strong position to hold the majority in November.
The DCCC, the House Democratic campaign arm, beat its old second-quarter record of $37 million, which was set in 2018 heading into the midterm election in which the party won control of the House for the first time in eight years on the strength of a 40-seat swing. This year, the committee raised $17 million of the $39 million in June, positioning Democrats to defend their majority as House Republicans mount a vigorous challenge.
“Our second quarter fundraising is proof that Democrats across the country know what is at stake in this election and they are digging deep to ensure we not only protect, but also expand the House Democratic majority. Our record-breaking second quarter haul allows us to continue pushing deeper into Republican-held territory,” DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos said in a statement.
Of the $39 million the DCCC raised in the second quarter, $25.2 million was given in small increments online, with an average of $17 per contribution, a sign of grassroots enthusiasm for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. National polls show Democrats leading generic ballot tests that gauge which party voters want in control of Congress.
The National Republican Congressional Committee has yet to release its June fundraising totals, but the Republican Party also has been raising money at a steady clip throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
