Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms

The Democratic National Committee announced on Thursday that it raised over $10 million from grassroots, small-dollar donors during the month of September. The financial influx arrives as a late surge of funding for the party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Prior to this fundraising haul, the party was described as cash-strapped. According to Democratic officials, the September total outpaces previous fundraising figures, reflecting heightened voter enthusiasm as the midterm elections approach in a matter of weeks.