House Republicans Report Record $47.1 Million Raised in First Quarter of 2026

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the campaign arm for House Republicans, reported raising $47.1 million in the first quarter of 2026. This amount represents the largest first-quarter haul in the committee's history. The NRCC also raised $28.1 million in March alone, its strongest March on record, and has $78.2 million cash on hand with $164.4 million raised for the cycle.

Rep. Richard Hudson, chairman of the NRCC, stated that the fundraising reflects support for House Republicans as they aim to maintain their majority. Hudson, who represents North Carolina's 9th Congressional District, said the committee had its best first quarter ever.

He added that Republican donors recognize the House majority's role in policy matters.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) reported raising $45.3 million in the first quarter of 2026. The DCCC has raised $160.6 million for the cycle and holds $70 million cash on hand. Rep. Suzan DelBene, who chairs the DCCC and represents Washington, stated that her party has the resources to regain the majority in November.

DelBene said the public supports House Democrats and their candidates. She noted that economic conditions remain challenging for many families.

credited President Trump with contributing to the NRCC's fundraising, including a dinner in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2026, that raised nearly $37 million. Hudson said he meets with President Trump regularly to discuss House races. President Trump visited Arizona and Nevada last week to support Republican candidates in battleground seats.

At an event in Phoenix, President Trump stated that Republicans would win the midterms. House Speaker Mike Johnson raised $34 million in the first quarter, a record amount, and has raised more than $116 million for House Republicans this cycle.

Historical Trends Hudson said that only 30 to 40 House seats are competitive, due to redistricting and other factors. He stated that Republicans have an advantage in candidate quality and more Democratic seats are at risk. Historically, the party holding the White House has lost seats in midterm elections, with exceptions in 1998 and 2002.

Recent CBS News polling shows President Trump's job approval at 39 percent earlier this month, with majorities disapproving of his handling of the economy and inflation. Hyma Moore, a former senior official for the Democratic National Committee, stated that Democrats have performed well in recent elections, including special elections and state races.

Moore said voters are responding to economic policies. Hudson stated that economic issues will remain key for voters. He said Republicans have delivered on promises related to taxes, energy, and border security. Outside groups aligned with House Republican leadership, including the Congressional Leadership Fund super PAC and the American Action Network, have raised nearly $193 million this cycle.

The NRCC highlighted fundraising by vulnerable Republican incumbents. Democrats noted specific races where their challengers outraised Republican incumbents, such as in Pennsylvania where Janelle Stelson raised $2.2 million compared to Rep. Scott Perry's $1.1 million, and in Arizona where JoAnna Mendoza raised $2.4 million, more than double Rep.

Juan Ciscomani's amount.