ActBlue Sees Record Q1 Fundraising Surge Ahead of Midterms
Event summary
- $568 million raised in Q1 2026, a 50% increase from Q1 2022 midterm cycle.
- Average contribution was $38, with 15 million total contributions and 686,000 new donors.
- 19,000+ campaigns, organizations, and committees on the platform, up 33% from Q1 2022.
- $391 million raised for federal campaigns (up 65%), $119 million for state/local (up 17%), and $58 million for charities/civic orgs (up 43%).
- Record adoption of ActBlue's tools, including Raise, Impactive, and Hey Victor.
The big picture
ActBlue's record Q1 fundraising reflects growing Democratic donor momentum ahead of the midterms, despite economic challenges. The surge highlights the platform's critical role in small-dollar democracy and its ability to scale infrastructure for grassroots campaigns. With a 33% increase in organizations using its tools, ActBlue is positioning itself as an essential player in political technology.
What we're watching
- Donor Momentum
- Whether ActBlue can sustain this fundraising pace through the midterms, given economic pressures.
- Tool Adoption
- How the rapid adoption of ActBlue's tools will impact down-ballot campaign effectiveness.
- Security Measures
- The effectiveness of ActBlue's fraud prevention tools in maintaining platform integrity amid increased donations.