GOP leader throws $23M into House races

Published October 20, 2016 4:00am ET



House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is earning his keep as a top Republican in Congress. The California lawmaker has raised or given $23 million to his fellow GOP candidates and campaign committees this election cycle.

McCarthy has raised $30 million total, only second to House Speaker Paul Ryan. McCarthy has raised $12.5 million specifically for incumbents and first-time candidates, transferred or raised an additional $7.5 million to the National Republican Congressional Committee, and donated $2.8 million directly to the candidates.

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