Republican candidates who attended the Jan. 6 rally preceding a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol raised more than $8.9 million in 2021.

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February 10, 2022
GOP candidates who participated in the Jan. 6 rally are raising millions


Nine Republican candidates who attended the Jan. 6 rally ahead of a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol raised more than $8.9 million in their runs for federal office.

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Congressional leadership raise millions ahead of this year’s midterms

Congressional leaders consistently pulled in millions of dollars from donors in 2021, campaign finance disclosures show. Their campaigns and leadership PACs took in over $90 million during 2021.

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Incumbent congresswomen facing off in Georgia 7th’s Democratic primary raised millions in 2021

The campaigns of two congresswomen battling in the race to represent Georgia’s 7th Congressional District raised millions in 2021.

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