The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has allocated more than $15 million this year to cover Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign expenses, creating a significant financial gap between the party and its Republican counterparts.
The substantial payments have left the DNC with just $15 million in available funds at the end of July, according to an Axios report.
This figure stands in stark contrast to the Republican National Committee’s $80 million cash reserves.
The financial disparity places Democrats at a $65 million disadvantage compared to Republicans as both parties prepare for the crucial 2026 midterm elections.
The gap represents a major challenge for Democratic fundraising efforts moving forward.
Specific expenditures covered by the DNC include a $548,050 payment to a charter flight company for campaign travel expenses.
The party also allocated more than $2 million to Assembly House LLC, a media production firm that handled campaign advertising.
Legal expenses accounted for an additional $237,201 payment to the law firm Covington & Burling.
These payments represent just a portion of the overall debt obligations transferred to the DNC, per Axios.
Harris’ presidential campaign expenditures reached an unprecedented $1.5 billion over a 15-week period.
Despite this massive spending, the campaign failed to