DNC trails GOP in June fundraising after bringing in $8.6 million to RNC's $16.2 million

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Monday said it raised nearly $8.6 million in June, amounting to roughly half of the Republican National Committee's (RNC) $16.2 million haul. 

The numbers mark a stark contrast between the parties as they raise money to fund campaigns in next year's midterm elections. The RNC currently has just under $80.8 million in its coffers, while the DNC has $15.2 million, The Hill reported.

Democrats still touted the figure as a victory for the party, stating that it marked the DNC's largest grassroots haul in June during an off-election year. 

“Around the country, people are energized, ready to fight back, and empowering Democrats to win elections,” DNC Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement. “The DNC is breaking grassroots fundraising records, bringing on more volunteers than ever, and raising record-setting funds to beat Republicans. Democrats are back in the ring thanks to grassroots energy across all 50 states, and together, we’re going to defeat the toxic Republican agenda and put this country back on track for hard-working families.”

The DNC also claimed that grassroots excitement has led to an increase in volunteers, with more than 30,000 people signed up and engaging with the party. 

The numbers come as Democrats struggle to unify the party after the 2024 election resulted in a major blow to its power. Former Vice President Kamala Harris lost her bid for the presidency, and Republicans won control of both chambers of Congress. 

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.