GOP builds huge cash edge as 2026 midterm outlook darkens

Published May 5, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated May 5, 2026 2:27pm ET



This story is one in a series of monthly snapshots from the Washington Examiner, titled “Midterm Countdown,” gauging the state of the 2026 election cycle. 

Republicans are amassing a massive financial advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, even as many in Washington think the party’s chances of keeping its majorities in Congress are slim.

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