House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) hauled in a record $27.5 million in the third quarter this year giving Republicans a boost as they attempt to hold onto their narrow majority.
The fundraising total included $19.4 million for political action committees and $8.1 million for candidates, according to Punchbowl News. Johnson’s office told the outlet that it was the most money ever raised by a Republican speaker during the third quarter leading up to Election Day.
“In less than one year as Speaker, I’m thankful that we have been able to build a team and set new fundraising records that will ensure House Republicans can keep and grow our majority,” Johnson said. “Now with less than one month until the most important election of our lifetimes, another strong quarter shows voters are motivated down the stretch and ready to elect Republicans up and down the ballot to fix our…
