WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee raised $47.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, the largest first-quarter haul in the committee's history. The NRCC reported $78.2 million in cash on hand at the end of the quarter and $164.4 million in total funds for the 2026 cycle.

The committee posted its strongest March on record with $28.1 million raised. A fundraising dinner held at Union Station in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2026, brought in nearly $37 million. The NRCC also noted first-quarter fundraising by vulnerable GOP incumbents in swing seats, a group it has dubbed the "NRCC Patriots," as a sign of early financial strength.

Richard Hudson, who represents North Carolina's 9th Congressional District and chairs the committee, meets in person with the president approximately every month to discuss House races. Hudson said national polling does not always reflect the dynamics of individual House races and predicted that economic concerns will remain top issues for voters. He blamed former President Joe Biden's tenure for record inflation and record gas prices.

"There are more Democrat seats up for grabs than Republican seats," Hudson said. He also pointed to the Republican agenda in office: "We promised you that we would bring down your taxes, we promised you that we would unleash American energy, we promised you that we'd secure the border and make your neighborhood safer, and we delivered on those promises."

House Speaker Mike Johnson raised $34 million in the first quarter of 2026, setting a record, and has raised more than $116 million in hard dollars for House Republicans this cycle. Outside groups aligned with House GOP leadership, including the Congressional Leadership Fund super PAC and the American Action Network, have raised nearly $193 million so far in the 2026 cycle.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has until the end of Monday to file its first-quarter fundraising numbers. The DCCC raised $13.7 million in February 2026 and has reported $139.1 million in total funds for the cycle with $57.3 million in cash on hand.

"The contrast couldn't be clearer and our candidates are starting the election year with a formidable war chest," Viet Shelton, a spokesperson for the DCCC, said. The party holding the White House has historically lost seats in midterm elections over the past 50 years, with the only exceptions being 1998 under President Bill Clinton and 2002 under President George W. Bush.