With the 2014 elections just on the horizon, new figures detailing fundraising efforts released by both parties show Republicans, who control both the House and the Senate, are opening up a significant lead on their Democratic colleagues.
The House Republican Campaign Committee has raised $316,000 since April, nearly double the $160,000 the House Democrats raised during the same three-month period.
Over on the Senate side, Republicans garnered $291,000 in contributions from constituents, dwarfing the $24,000 raised by Democrats. Republicans currently outnumber Democrats 59-49 in the House and 26-12 in the Senate.
While the current cycle has been unfavorable for Democrats, fund balances show the two parties’ war chests are more competitive. House Republicans have just over $800,000 in the bank, while Democrats have $633,000. The Senate totals show the same trend, with the Democrats’ $408,000 failing to reach half of the $1 million Republicans have on hand.
These figures come as the 2014 election will see a guaranteed 29 open seats in the House, as Republicans aim to widen the already existing gap.
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