Vulnerable Democrats outraise GOP opponents again, Trump sees Silicon Valley cash surge and other second-quarter takeaways

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Democrats outraised Republicans in competitive congressional races during the second quarter of the year, new fundraising reports show, putting down-ballot candidates on solid financial ground as Democratic concerns grow over President Joe Biden’s candidacy.

But several vulnerable Senate Democrats also burned through cash over the same period, reflecting a challenging political environment, as their candidates in the most competitive races spent more money than they raised.

The filing period, which spans April 1 through June 30, only includes three days since the CNN presidential debate between Biden and former President Donald Trump. The deadline was also well before Saturday’s assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally.

Here are several takeaways from the latest fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission:

Senate Democrats maintain financial edge

In the second quarter, Senate Democrats continued to display the fundraising prowess that’s powered the party to success in recent cycles as they try to defend their narrow majority. Democrats outraised their Republican opponents in the nine competitive Senate races on CNN’s list of the 10 seats most likely to flip.

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, one of the party’s most vulnerable incumbents, raised $12.8 million, the most of any Senate incumbent in the quarter. And Montana Sen. Jon Tester - the only other Democrat besides Brown seeking reelection in a state won by Trump in 2020 - also had a strong quarter, raising $10.6 million.

President Joe Biden looks on as he deliver remarks at the Westwood Park YMCA in Nashua, New Hampshire, May 21, 2024.

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