Press Release

The DFL Party remains the top fundraiser and spender in Minnesota politics

Today the Minnesota DFL Party announced it raised $36,640,703.16 and spent $36,748,512.89 during 2022 between its state and federal accounts, making the DFL Party the top fundraiser and spender in the Minnesota political ecosystem. The DFL Party had $1,545,625.28 on hand at the start of 2023. 

The DFL Party’s Raising and Spending

The DFL Party’s 2022 Federal Campaign Finance Report:

• Raised: $12,756,318.29
• Spent: $13,511,158.82
• Cash on Hand: $676,040.62

The DFL Party’s 2022 State Campaign Finance Report:

• Raised: $23,884,384.87
• Spent: $23,237,354.07
• Cash on Hand: $869,584.66

Methodology note: these numbers do not include in-kind contributions.

“In this last election, the DFL Party led the charge to defend our democracy, protect our reproductive rights, and build a Minnesota that works for everyone,” said DFL Chairman Ken Martin. “Our party’s unparalleled financial strength allowed us to invest heavily in organizing across Minnesota to put votes behind our values and improve people’s lives. I am extremely proud that the DFL Party and our allies beat the odds in a tough midterm election year, won a trifecta, and are now delivering the change Minnesotans deserve.”