As we approach the fall election season, Georgia Republicans have a commanding 7-1 fundraising lead over the state’s Democrats, according to campaign finance reports.

One of the more revealing facts: The GOP has nailed 45 contributions of $10,000 or greater since January 2011; the Democrats, eight.

The totals — $7.1 million for Republicans vs. about $963,000 for Democrats — don’t even include contributions to the parties in August, money raised by federal candidates or cash flowing to groups that aren’t required to report it.

That sort of fundraising advantage gives the GOP a very real chance of achieving a “super majority” in both houses of the Legislature, completing the consolidation of power that began when Republicans took control of the statehouse just a decade ago. It also tracks the advanced decay of the Democratic party in the years since.

Subscribers can read our full report on the fundraising imbalance and what it means to the fortunes of both parties in Sunday’s AJC or on our subscription tablet app.

About the Author

Keep Reading

President Donald Trump speaks at an event to promote his domestic policy and budget agenda in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

Credit: AP

Featured

UPS driver Dan Partyka delivers an overnight package. As more people buy more goods online, the rapid and unrelenting expansion of e-commerce is causing real challenges for the Sandy-Springs based company. (Bob Andres/AJC 2022)

Credit: TNS