Democratic lawmakers in Connecticut, North Carolina, and California have shown strong fundraising advantages over their Republican rivals in key races for the upcoming election. Candidates like U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes and Attorney General Josh Stein have significantly outpaced their opponents in collecting donations, with records broken in fundraising totals. Meanwhile, Republican incumbents in rural southeastern North Carolina have raised more money than their Democratic challengers. Across various states, Democrats lead in fundraising for governor, lieutenant governor, and other significant positions, setting the stage for highly competitive and well-funded campaigns in the upcoming election cycle.