According to the Democratic National Committee, Democrats have achieved some of their strongest February grassroots fundraising numbers on record, settling into the new year. The DNC reports that they raised $9 million during the crucial first full month of Donald Trump’s presidency, with an average donation of less than $35. This significant haul was made possible by over 200,000 grassroots donors from all 50 states. The DNC attributes this success to Americans’ readiness to push back against the unpopular agenda of the Trump administration.
The fundraising increase coincides with Ken Martin’s first month as party chair, with his leadership being credited as a contributing factor to the surge in grassroots support. Top-performing fundraising communications were personally signed by Martin following his election on Feb. 1.
Despite this positive development, the Democratic Party is facing challenges such as low approval ratings and internal disagreements regarding their overall direction and response to Trump’s policies. Recent polls indicate that there is no clear consensus on who leads the Democratic Party, and the party’s favorability rating is at a record low.
In response to these challenges, the DNC is working to establish itself as a leading voice within the party, particularly in opposition to Trump and the Republicans. They are collaborating with other organizations and state parties to host “People’s Town Halls” in competitive districts with vulnerable GOP House incumbents.
Another highlight for Democrats in February is that the DNC’s digital ads fundraising hit a record high for an off-year, bringing in over $1 million. The DNC aims to capitalize on this success and expects a significant return on investment by the 2026 midterms.
Moving forward, the DNC is focused on maintaining a balance between high-performing fundraising strategies and engaging content that educates donors and encourages them to volunteer or provide feedback to better align with their priorities in the fight against Donald Trump.
