GOP Outspending DNC

Albuquerque NM

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WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The fundraising arm of the Republican Party raised less money in May than its Democratic counterpart but spent more, shelling out millions on efforts to win back Congress, as well as $175,900 at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Disclosures filed on Sunday with the Federal Election Commission showed the Republican National Committee raised $11.1 million last month, just below the $12.1 million raised by the Democratic National Committee. The RNC spent nearly $23 million during the month, more than twice what it raised, transferring $10 million to party committees that support candidates as the party prepares for next year's congressional elections. The DNC, by comparison, spent just under $9 million, including $200,000 on Facebook (FB.O) for online fundraising. U.S. politicians use Facebook ads to reach small donors, who are an important source of campaign cash.