GOP Raises Record Funds in Tight House Races

0:00It's April 27th. I'm Cory with the story. This is US News Today, driven by AI and built for America. House Republicans are stepping into the 2026 midterms with a big edge they never had before. Solid fundraising in the tightest house races. That could flip control of the chamber. Unlike the 2018 midterms, when Democrats crushed it financially and grabbed the majority, this time the top fundraisers are split almost. Republican with vulnerable GOP incumbents holding their own or better. Take New York rep Mike Lawler and Pennsylvania rep Brian Fitzpatrick, both in districts Kamala Harris one last year. They've pulled in 6.7 million and 5.4 million bucks respectively, ranking high across both parties. GOP strategists credit years of upgrades like joint fundraising committees that funnel big donor cash straight to battleground seats closing the gap, where it counts most despite lagging and small online donations.

1:01Democrats still lead overall in shine in some red districts, plus their challengers outpaced GOP incumbents early on, but massive outside ad buys. From both sides, 153 million, from Republicans, 272 million from Dems could tip these nail buyers as races heat up.