Senate GOP Super PACs Raise Record $85M in Off-Year Fundraising

Senate Republicans, under the leadership of Majority Leader John Thune, have shattered fundraising records in 2025 by raising over $85 million through their super PACs, more than doubling the previous off-year record. The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) and its affiliate One Nation now hold $83 million in cash on hand, with SLF alone having $29 million, marking a significant increase from prior years. These funds are being deployed early in key battleground states including Georgia, North Carolina, Maine, Alaska, Nebraska, and soon Texas, where Senator John Cornyn faces a strong primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton. The fundraising success is attributed to Thune’s active leadership, an expanded donor base including the crypto community, and close coordination with President Donald Trump and the White House to vet and support Senate candidates. The aggressive early spending strategy aims to maintain and expand the GOP Senate majority ahead of the 2026 midterms. Party strategists emphasize that SLF will remain the primary outside group focused on preserving Republican control of the Senate.