Politics · October 9, 2026
Obama raises more than $13 million for Democrats
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Former President Barack Obama has intensified his involvement in the upcoming midterm elections, raising over $13.6 million for Democratic committees since last year. His efforts include a new six-figure digital ad campaign for the DNC and a series of high-profile fundraisers, including a recent event in Northern Virginia that netted $3.6 million. Obama is targeting key battleground states such as Michigan and Texas, where he aims to mobilize voters and support candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico. While Obama frames his involvement as an effort to turn 'hope into action,' his campaign stops also involve defending candidates against criticisms of being too far-left.
Former President Barack Obama has intensified his involvement in the upcoming midterm elections, raising over $13.6 million for Democratic committees since last year. His efforts include a new six-figure digital ad campaign for the DNC and a series of high-profile fundraisers, including a recent event in Northern Virginia that netted $3.6 million. Obama is targeting key battleground states such as Michigan and Texas, where he aims to mobilize voters and support candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico. While Obama frames his involvement as an effort to turn 'hope into action,' his campaign stops also involve defending candidates against criticisms of being too far-left.