Republicans report over $80 million on hand as Democrats emphasize record small-dollar strength for June in an off-year election cycle.
The Democratic National Committee raised $8.6 million in June and has collected more than $50 million so far this year, marking its strongest grassroots fundraising performance for the month of June in any off-year cycle, the party said Monday.
The DNC’s filings with the Federal Election Commission come at the same time the Republican National Committee’s filings show they brought in $16.2 million in June and ended the month with more than $80 million in cash on hand—more than five times the DNC’s balance of $15.2 million.
Although the RNC reported a larger total fundraising haul for June, federal filings show the DNC slightly outpaced the RNC in individual contributions, reporting $7.8 million from individuals compared to the RNC’s $7.6 million. The DNC’s overall June total—$8.6 million—included additional revenue from interest and other offsets. The RNC’s larger overall total was driven in part by transfers from affiliated committees and interest income.
The filings, submitted July 20, offer a snapshot of the two national parties’ finances as the 2026 midterm election cycle takes shape. While the DNC emphasized growth in small-dollar contributions and volunteer recruitment, the RNC has maintained a larger overall fundraising total and significantly higher cash reserves.
The DNC credited much of its progress to its “Organizing Summer” campaign, saying more than 30,000 people have signed up as volunteers this year—spanning all 50 states and every congressional district.
In a press release, the party said Chair Ken Martin has raised more in his opening months than any new DNC chair in history and pointed to 138 town halls held across the country, as well as 34 key elections in 2025 in which Democrats have won or “overperformed.”
“Around the country, people are energized, ready to fight back, and empowering Democrats to win elections,” Martin said. “The DNC is breaking grassroots fundraising records, bringing on more volunteers than ever, and raising record-setting funds to beat Republicans.”
So far in 2025, the RNC has reported $96.4 million in total receipts and $53.7 million in disbursements. The DNC has reported $69.2 million in receipts and $76.1 million in disbursements.
By Chase Smith
