Money Matters: The Ups and Downs of Republican and Democrat Campaigns

House Republicans are in a tough spot. They have more seats to defend, and their main fundraising group is behind in cash compared to the Democrats. At the end of October, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee had more money saved up than the National Republican Congressional Committee. It's not just about the House, though. Senate races are also sucking up a lot of donor money. In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has a huge cash advantage over his Republican rivals. Meanwhile, in Michigan, the race is tighter, with Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens close behind former Rep. Mike Rogers in fundraising. The Republicans are also behind in the Senate fundraising game. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has less cash on hand than its Democratic counterpart. And with high-profile Senate races coming up, it's unclear how much money will be left for other races.In the House, vulnerable Republican incumbents have a slight financial edge over their Democratic opponents. But this advantage might not last. Former Rep. Elaine Luria is making a comeback, challenging vulnerable Rep. Jennifer Kiggans. Luria has a history of winning in her district, which could change the game. Liberal groups are also gearing up to spend big. Save America Movement and Democracy Alliance are planning to spend millions to unseat Republicans. But it's not all bad news for Republicans. There's talk that former Rep. Anthony D'Esposito might run again, giving Republicans a strong candidate in a key race. Despite all this, experts and prediction markets are leaning towards a Democratic victory in 2026. But with so many factors at play, anything can happen.