House Democrats' super PAC and its affiliated nonprofit raised a combined $69 million in the first quarter of 2026, nearly doubling the $37 million raised during the same period in 2024, NBC News reported on Thursday.
House Majority PAC President Mike Smith called it the group's strongest start to an election year, signaling growing Democratic confidence in its bid to reclaim the House.
Smith said the fundraising surge would allow Democrats to "expand the map and build momentum nationwide," with the ultimate goal of restoring a Democrat majority and electing Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., as speaker.
A detailed breakdown between the PAC and its nonprofit arm, House Majority Forward, has not been disclosed, and Republican fundraising totals for the same period remain unclear.
The fundraising boost comes as Democrats see a shifting political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Party strategists believe President Donald Trump and Republicans are vulnerable on two fronts: persistent voter concerns over affordability and economic pressures, and mounting unease surrounding the war in Iran.
Democrats view these issues as openings to broaden their appeal beyond traditional battlegrounds, particularly in suburban districts and among swing voters who have shown sensitivity to cost-of-living concerns and foreign policy instability.
The strong early fundraising suggests donors are responding to that opportunity, giving Democrats resources to compete across a wider range of districts.
With control of both the House and Senate potentially in play, the early financial advantage underscores a high-stakes midterm cycle in which messaging on the economy and global conflict could prove decisive.
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