Democrats raise $10m from grassroots donors before midterms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

The Democratic National Committee raised $10.25 million from small-dollar donors in September, a late surge ahead of the midterm elections. The DNC said the total outpaces what it raised in September during three previous midterm cycles: $3.5 million in 2018, $1.6 million in 2022 and $3.4 million in 2014. Democratic officials hope the figure reflects voter enthusiasm with control of Congress at stake in the November 3 election.

The party has struggled with fundraising during President Donald Trump's second term, lagging behind Republicans and carrying debt into this year's campaign season. The DNC said small-dollar donors are those who responded to email and other solicitations. About one in five donors are giving for the first time. The party has cut back on the volume of its emails to reduce fatigue among supporters bombarded by donation requests.

DNC chair Ken Martin said the fundraising was a 'clear sign' that Democrats were on a winning path. 'Democrats' historic momentum heading into the midterms is powered by our grassroots donors,' he said. Joe Rospars, a Democratic strategist who worked on Barack Obama's presidential campaigns, said small-dollar donors often reflect voter excitement and volunteering. 'It means that the grassroots dollars are not just dollars. They're energy,' he said. More complete fundraising figures including larger donors were not yet available.

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• Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midtermsThe Democratic National Committee says it's raised more than $10 million from grassroots donors in September.Clickorlando · 15 Oct, 14:00
• Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midtermsThe Democratic National Committee says it's raised more than $10 million from grassroots donors in September.News4Jax · 15 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Democratic National Committee · Ken Martin · Donald Trump · Joe Rospars · Barack Obama

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