Senate Leadership Fund
Coverage of Senate Leadership Fund in the Nexus archive.
- GOP rips Platner on the way out
Republicans criticized Graham Platner after he suspended his campaign, attempting to link Democrats to his failed candidacy. GOP figures accused Democrats of undermining Maine voters and expressed confidence in Susan Collins' re-election despite the state being won by Kamala Harris in 2024.
- New Hampshire becomes the Senate midterms’ sleeper race
New Hampshire Senate race is a tight contest between Chris Pappas and John Sununu, with both sides investing heavily in campaign spending. Republicans view it as a key pickup opportunity, while Democrats highlight Pappas' strategic advantages and funding.
- Mike Collins and Derek Dooley head to runoff in Georgia Senate GOP race
Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Republican Senate primary, setting up a proxy battle between President Donald Trump and Georgia's GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. The outcome intensifies pressure on Trump to intervene, with the president's endorsement potentially proving decisive. The general election is expected to be one of the most expensive in the country.
- Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a significant fundraising advantage over Republican challengers, with $31 million cash on hand compared to GOP candidates' combined totals. The Republican primary remains fractured, with Rep. Mike Collins leading fundraising but a potential runoff likely due to undecided voters.
- Peltola outraises Sullivan, lags in cash on hand
Former Rep. Mary Peltola raised $8.7 million in Q1 2024, four times more than Sen. Dan Sullivan's $1.7 million, but spent $3 million, leaving her with $5.7 million in cash. Sullivan, however, entered April with $7 million in his campaign funds. Both campaigns claim financial strength, with outside groups like Democratic-aligned organizations and the Senate Leadership Fund (GOP) injecting significant funds into the race.
- Sherrod Brown posts big cash advantage over Jon Husted
Sherrod Brown raised $10.1 million in Q1 2024 compared to Jon Husted's $2.9 million, with Brown holding $16.5 million in cash reserves versus Husted's $8.2 million. Senate Republicans plan to spend $79 million via the Senate Leadership Fund to support Husted, while Democrats hope Brown can flip Ohio's red-leaning Senate seat.
- ‘It would be catastrophic’: A Supreme Court decision could upend Alaska’s crucial Senate race
A potential Supreme Court ruling could prohibit states from counting late-arriving ballots, impacting Alaska's Senate race between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan. The decision threatens rural voters in remote areas like Kodiak Island, where mail-in voting is critical due to logistical challenges.
- Trump plays Texas hold ’em with Senate endorsement
MAGA supporters are celebrating the lack of Trump's endorsement for John Cornyn in Texas' GOP Senate primary runoff, favoring Ken Paxton instead. Trump's potential endorsement remains uncertain as he waits for the SAVE Act debate to conclude, with MAGA activists pressuring for Paxton's nomination.