WASHINGTON — Swing-district Republican incumbents hauled in nearly $100,000 more than their vulnerable Democratic peers during the third quarter, as the GOP’s midterm prospects have begun to look surprisingly brighter despite historical headwinds.
The GOP’s self-identified top at-risk House members collectively raised $763,000 last quarter, outpacing the Dems’ self-identified most vulnerable incumbents’ $664,000 haul, campaign finance records show.
Additionally, the slate of sitting House Republicans in competitive districts collectively stockpiled a war chest of about $2.4 million in cash on hand, compared to $1.6 million war chests for their similarly situated Democratic peers.
“It’s crystal clear: The unprecedented momentum is all on the side of House Republicans,” National Republica