ActBlue Announces Strongest First Quarter in Organization History

Results signal surge in Democratic donor momentum ahead of midterms despite ongoing Republican theater

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:21am

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A serene, nostalgic painting of a solitary political donation box or envelope in a dimly lit urban setting, bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conveying the emotional tone of grassroots political fundraising.The surge in small-dollar donations to Democratic candidates and causes through ActBlue reflects a groundswell of grassroots political engagement ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Somerville Today

ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, announced that small-dollar donors raised $568 million for candidates, causes, and organizations in the first quarter of 2026, marking the strongest first quarter in the organization's history and a 50% increase over the same period in the 2022 midterm cycle.

Why it matters

The strong fundraising results for ActBlue signal a surge in Democratic donor momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections, despite ongoing political theater from Republicans. This could provide a significant financial advantage for Democratic candidates and causes as they compete in key races.

The details

The $568 million raised in Q1 2026 included $391 million for federal campaigns (up 65% from Q1 2022), $119 million for state and local candidates (up 17%), and $58 million for charities and civic organizations (up 43%). ActBlue also saw a 33% increase in the number of campaigns, organizations, and committees on its platform compared to Q1 2022, now totaling more than 19,000.

  • ActBlue announced the Q1 2026 fundraising results on April 16, 2026.

The players

ActBlue

A Democratic fundraising platform that provides campaign tools and infrastructure to candidates, causes, and organizations.

Regina Wallace-Jones

The CEO of ActBlue.

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What they’re saying

“In an economy that is already squeezing every household, the fact that people are digging into their own pockets to demand change sends a clear message. Americans are paying attention, and they want something different. We are proud to be the infrastructure that allows them to make their voices heard.”

— Regina Wallace-Jones, CEO, ActBlue

What’s next

ActBlue remains committed to equipping every Democratic candidate and empowering every donor with the tools and infrastructure needed to compete and win in the 2026 midterm elections.

The takeaway

The strong fundraising results for ActBlue in the first quarter of 2026 suggest a surge in Democratic donor momentum heading into the midterm elections, which could provide a significant financial advantage for Democratic candidates and causes as they compete in key races.