The National Republican Congressional Committee reported record fundraising totals for the first quarter of 2025, collecting $47.1 million as House Republicans begin preparations for the 2026 midterm elections.

The committee raised $28.1 million in March alone, contributing to what officials described as the highest first-quarter total in the organization's history. The NRCC serves as the primary fundraising arm for House Republican candidates and incumbent members.

According to committee officials, Republicans have now outraised their Democratic counterparts for five consecutive quarters leading into the midterm cycle. The fundraising totals reflect early organizing efforts as both parties prepare for what is expected to be a competitive battle for control of the House of Representatives.

The 2026 midterms will mark the first congressional elections since Republicans regained control of the House in 2022. Historical patterns typically show the party holding the White House facing headwinds in midterm elections, though fundraising success does not guarantee electoral outcomes.

Both parties are expected to release their official first-quarter Federal Election Commission filings in the coming weeks, which will provide a complete picture of early fundraising activity across all major political committees.