By the numbers: New fundraising reports and the battle for Congress – By Bridget Bowman and George LeVines (Roll Call) / July 17 2020
Incumbents maintain advantages, but some challengers are closing in
Campaign fundraising reports filed this week provide the latest look at who has a financial advantage in the battle for Congress.
The second quarter, which spanned from April through June, saw an uptick in cash hauls over the previous three months, surprising campaign operatives who expected fundraising to drop amid the coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn.
A CQ Roll Call analysis of the second-quarter fundraising reports showed that House Democrats still have a sizable financial advantage as they defend their majority. So do Senate Republicans, but some Democratic challengers are closing the gap. This analysis covered reports from candidates in 100 House and 15 Senate races that were rated as competitive by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales or were targeted by the party committees. Candidates who lost primaries during the quarter were excluded.
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