Partisan Lean of Fundraising: Pre-election 2023

With one week left until the election, compare the partisan lean of each district with the partisan advantage in fundraising and cash. Estimated partisanship comes from the VPAP Index.

Categories for amount raised and cash on hand

• Strong R: The Republican candidate has over 100% more money raised or cash on hand than their next highest opponent.
• Leans R: The Republican candidate has 26-100% more money raised or cash on hand than their next highest opponent.
• Competitive: The leading candidate has 0-25% more money raised or cash on hand than their next highest opponent.
• Leans D: The Democratic candidate has 26-100% more money raised or cash on hand than their next highest opponent.
• Strong D: The Democratic candidate has over 100% more money raised or cash on hand than their next highest opponent.

Notes: Amount raised from January 1, 2022-October 26, 2023 for House candidates, and January 1, 2020-October 26, 2023 for Senate candidates. Cash balance as of October 26.

Sources: Campaign finance reports filed with the Virginia Dept. of Elections, and VPAP Research.