Five takeaways from the latest campaign fundraising reports: Totals raise questions about two key senators

Fundraising reports filed Tuesday shed new light on the battle for control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, with some shows of strength and some warning signs for lawmakers facing tough races

Fundraising reports filed Tuesday shed new light on the battle for control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, with some shows of strength and some warning signs for lawmakers facing tough races.

Republicans are defending the slimmest of majorities in the House and a majority in the Senate next year, and GOP candidates have struggled to compete with Democratic fundraising in recent election cycles.

The fundraising reports highlight candidates who are starting to prepare for competitive races and others who may be lagging. The most recent filings with the Federal Election Commission cover money raised and spent from April through June.

Here are five takeaways from the latest reports:

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has been facing questions over whether he will be able to overcome a challenge from his right flank by state GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton. And while the new reports show Cornyn’s entire political operation brought in a significant haul, the report won’t necessarily quiet concerns about his ability to push back a challenger.