The Democratic National Committee raised $5.5 million in June, less than half the $13.5 million racked up by the Republican Party. With a reported $44.7 million, RNC has nearly six times as much cash on hand as the Democrats, who only reported $7.5 million on hand, according to the latest election reports.
The Democrats’ poor fundraising numbers are the latest in a string of weak performances by the party. The DNC has raised $38.1 million in the first six months of 2017 compared to the Republican National Committee’s $75.4 million.
The RNC has nearly six times as much cash on hand as of late June. The DNC reported $7.5 million in the bank and the RNC reported $44.7 million.
The DNC raised nearly $4.3 million in May, its worst May since 2003 and after a bleak fundraising effort in April.
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