ICYMI: 'Johnson kicks off 2026 cycle with $11 million donation to House Republicans'
March 28, 2025
In Case You Missed It: Johnson kicks off 2026 cycle with $11 million donation to House Republicans
Washington Examiner
By Rachel Schilke
March 26, 2025
"Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is donating large sums to House Republican campaigns at the state and national level as he faces the daunting task of maintaining and expanding the House majority — a feat proven difficult for the defending party in recent years.
"Johnson donated a total of $11 million to House Republican efforts this week. A transfer of $5 million that went to the National Republican Congressional Committee on Monday, as well as a $4.1 million donation to top swing-district Republicans benefitting from Johnson’s 'Grow the Majority' Joint Fundraising Committee. Members involved in the fundraising committee are to receive an average of $139,000, his campaign shared with the Washington Examiner.
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"Johnson said in a statement to the Washington Examiner that the investments will help 'make sure our team is ready to defy history and win again in 2026.'
“'House Republicans are fired up and on offense to kick off the 2026 cycle,' Johnson said in a statement to the Washington Examiner. 'While House Democrats have no message, no leader, and no vision, we are working to deliver on our America First agenda and get the resources our members and candidates will need to defend and grow our majority.'
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"Johnson and NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) have been insistent since their wins in the 2024 election that they are 'on offense' for 2026... Republicans are quick to point to the 13 districts won by Trump but represented by a Democrat as proof they are in the driver’s seat.
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"Johnson, who first became speaker in October 2023 after McCarthy’s historic ouster, quelled concerns about his fundraising prowess in the crucial 2024 cycle. He set quarterly fundraising records while traversing more than 250 cities across 40 states during the 2024 election cycle.
"In January, Johnson launched the updated version of the “Grow the Majority” Joint Fundraising Committee. It includes more than 70 Republican entities with a maximum contribution of more than $1 million."
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