The Latest Breaking News from Democratic National Committee

Illinois Democrats bidding to become early presidential vote state

Illinois Democrats will make the case to the Democratic National Committee that Illinois should be among the states with the first presidential primary votes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022

Top Biden aide Cedric Richmond leaving White House for DNC

WASHINGTON — Cedric Richmond, a former congressman who became a top aide to President Joe Biden, will leave the White House to join the Democratic National Committee as the party faces the possible loss of both houses of Congress in November’s midterm elections, according to a person familiar with the…

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

Six party committees surpassed $1 billion in cumulative fundraising for 2022 election cycle in March

Six party committees raised a combined $1 billion in the first fifteen months of the 2022 election cycle. In March, the committees raised $99 million, according to recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. Here’s a closer look at March’s fundraising numbers:

Ballotpedia · Apr 25, 2022

Trump sues Hillary Clinton, DNC over ‘Russia hoax’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump is taking Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee to court over what he has called “the Russia hoax,” allegations that his successful 2016 campaign for the presidency was aided by collusion with Russia.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

March FEC reports show Democratic congressional committees reporting highest monthly fundraising numbers of the 2022 election cycle

Six party committees raised a combined $950 million in the first fourteen months of the 2022 election cycle. In February, the committees raised $83 million, according to recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. Here’s a closer look at February’s fundraising numbers:

Ballotpedia · Mar 23, 2022

Biden rallies Democrats as crises threaten the party’s majority

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, in a speech to the Democratic National Committee on Thursday night, presented an optimistic vision of the party’s prospects in November’s midterm elections despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine and inflation continuing to slice into Americans’ purchasing power.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2022

With 'red state fund,' DNC plans to target Republican strongholds — including Idaho

BOISE, Idaho — The Democratic National Committee is sending at least $100,000 to Idaho ahead of the 2022 general election as part of a strategy to bolster campaigns in states dominated by Republicans, a spokesperson told the Idaho Statesman.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022