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# Strong Second Quarter Fundraising For Congressional Incumbents
- URL: https://ivn.us/strong-second-quarter-fundraising-for-congressional-incumbents-2/
- Published: 2013-07-09T19:00:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-22T19:40:23.000Z
- Author: Alex Gauthier
- Tags: News

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The 2014 midterm election is more than a year away. Nevertheless, congressional incumbents have been busy gearing up for the ever-longer campaign season. The fundraising deadline for Q2 was June 30 and fundraising powerhouses like Paul Ryan and Lindsey Grahm have continued to post seven figures.

##### Paul Ryan - Wisconsin

[According](http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00330894/876098?ref=ivn.us) to Federal Elections Commission filings, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) was able to raise $1.1 million in the span of three months. Ryan's camp now has $2.2 million on hand, a modest sum compared to several of his congressional colleagues.

##### Mark Udall - Colorado

Although disclosures with the FEC have not yet been released, Senator Mark Udall's campaign (D-Colorado) [told](http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2013/07/01/still-without-an-opponent-sen-mark-udall-raises-another-1-3-million-for-re-election-bid/97806/?ref=ivn.us) the Denver Post it had raised over $1.3 million by the June deadline and has $3.4 million on hand. Udall is currently unopposed, State Sen. Randy Baumgardner is said to announce his underdog candidacy Friday. It is likely Udall's multi-million dollar lead will prove insurmountable.

##### Mark Warner - Virginia

With $5.3 million in cash on hand Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) was able to [raise ](http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/warner-raises-million-in-second-quarter/article%5Fc51dafd1-6066-5fc1-adfb-4745aacd8b48.html?ref=ivn.us)$1.4 million in the second quarter. Despite being considered a slam dunk for 2014 according to Public Policy Polling, the highly popular Senator continues to produce big numbers for his reelection campaign. The PPP poll found, "53% of Virginians approve of the job Warner is doing to only 27% who disapprove. He's at 58/25 with independents."

##### Mary Landrieu and Rep. Bill Cassidy - LouisianaFacing off for Louisiana's Senate seat, incumbent Mary Landrieu (D) and challenger Congressman Bill Cassidy (R) both disclosed their fundraising totals early. Having [raised](http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/309861-landrieu-cassidy-post-big-fundraising-hauls-for-louisiana-senate-race?ref=ivn.us) $1.7 million and $1.1 million respectively, the Louisiana Senate race is off to an early start. Landrieu holds about $4.9 million on hand whereas Cassidy is sitting on $3.2 million, nearly 500 days ahead of election day.

Significant fundraising will only increase throughout the year, and could set the foundation for a record-setting midterm election season. If previous trends persist, congressional fundraising in 2014 will likely match or even exceed 2012's staggering $3 billion price tag.

#### Update 7/12/13:

##### Mitch McConnell - Kentucky

At the top of the second quarter charts for congressional incumbents thus far is Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky). He raised $2.2 million following April's reporting deadline. [According](http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/state/mcconnell-adds-more-than-m-to-campaign-account/article%5Fe4d9d112-337b-5ac3-b4e3-ce839addfcbb.html?ref=ivn.us) to Park City Daily News, the incumbent Senator now has $9.6 million cash on hand.

Attack ads have already started against his challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, including this one from Mitch McConnell's campaign:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player\_embedded&v=euVkDbQz144

#### Update 7/18/13:

##### Marco Rubio - Florida

Fox News [reported](http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/07/15/fla-sen-marco-rubio-reportedly-raised-3m-in-second-quarter-2013/?ref=ivn.us#ixzz2ZPlQmOlt) the Rubio campaign managed to raise $3 million for the second quarter of 2013.

> The new report will also show that Rubio has a total of nearly $3 million cash-on-hand in his political committees, including $980,000 in the Reclaim America PAC and $1.97 million in his Senate re-election committee.