Democrats Beat GOP Rivals in Fundraising in Four Key Senate Races

Democratic candidates raised more than Republicans in all but one of the five most competitive Senate races in recent months, campaign fundraising reports show, Fredreka Schouten and Alex Leeds Matthews reported for CNN.

In Georgia, Sen. Jon Ossoff continues to far surpass his Republican rivals in fundraising. (Photo: Sen. Jon Ossoff Facebook)

Building cash reserves for next year’s high-priced midterm battles could help Democrats as they try to flip four seats from Republicans.

In Georgia, Sen. Jon Ossoff—the lone Senate Democrat seeking reelection in a state President Donald Trump carried in 2024—continues to far surpass his Republican rivals in fundraising.

His $12 million haul in the July–September period was more than twice the combined amount raised by three GOP challengers. He entered October with more than $21 million in cash reserves.

In North Carolina, former Gov. Roy Cooper raised $10.9 million for his main campaign account, swamping the nearly $1.4 million collected by Republican Michael Whatley, who is backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

In Maine, Democrat and oyster farmer Graham Platner raised $3.2 million, exceeding the $1.9 million collected by five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a top Democratic target next year.

In New Hampshire, where Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is retiring, Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas raised $1.8 million, outperforming former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown, who brought in just over $968,000.

In Michigan, former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers collected $2.2 million in the third quarter, while Rep. Haley Stevens narrowly led the Democratic field with a $1.9 million haul.