House Democrats short on cash in races they need for a big win
Candidates in high-profile races have competitive war chests, but those in lesser-known but critical campaigns often have less cash.
House Democrats are facing a fundraising shortfall as they prepare to take on the GOP in the upcoming House control battle. While prominent battleground hopefuls, such as Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott and Pennsylvania Democrat Paige Cognetti, have well-stocked campaign coffers, lesser-known challengers are struggling to keep up with GOP candidates in critical swing-district races.
The gap is most pronounced in districts that are now seen as viable for Democrats due to President Donald Trump's declining approval ratings. For instance, Michigan Democrat Christina Hines had only about $158,000 in the bank at the end of June, compared to Republican Mike Bouchard's $1.14 million. Similarly, Ohio Democrat Brian Poindexter had about $312,000, while Republican incumbent Max Miller had $1.4 million.
Despite the financial divide, Democrats remain confident that their grassroots support will be enough to overcome the monetary deficit, but National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Mike Marinella warns of the GOP's resources and organization.
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