Populist Democrats rake in cash: 5 fundraising takeaways

First quarter fundraising reports released this week are offering a glimpse into what to expect, both in next year’s midterms and beyond.

Candidates and incumbents alike report quarterly fundraising filings to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), where contenders report how much they’ve raised, spent and have left in the bank. This fundraising quarter spans Jan 1. to March 31, and candidates had until Tuesday to report their first quarter haul.

The FEC reports underscore...