Nevada’s Democratic congressional delegation is drawing the bulk of its campaign cash from outside the Silver State, according to a review of the latest federal campaign finance data.
An analysis of Federal Election Commission filings for the 2023–2024 cycle, compiled by OpenSecrets, shows that a significant majority of individual contributions to Nevada’s Democratic senators and representatives originated from out-of-state donors. The figures range from roughly 61 percent to more than 90 percent, depending on the candidate.
Sen. Jacky Rosen, who won re-election in 2024, reported $35.6 million in individual contributions. Of that total, about $3.6 million, or 10.17 percent, came from Nevada donors, while $32 million—nearly 90 percent—came from out-of-state sources. Her campaign raised more than $50.8 million overall, with organizations such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) among contributors.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto reported a similar pattern. Of her $36.7 million in individual contributions, approximately $3.47 million, or 9.52 percent, came from in-state donors, compared to nearly $33 million from outside Nevada. Her total fundraising reached $65.7 million, with EMILY’s List listed among her leading contributors.
Among House members, Rep. Steven Horsford reported $2.78 million in individual donations, with 26 percent coming from Nevada and 74 percent from other states. His total fundraising reached $5.36 million.
Rep. Dina Titus reported $1.3 million in individual contributions, with roughly 38 percent from in-state donors and 62 percent from outside Nevada. Rep. Susie Lee reported $4.29 million in individual donations, with about 30 percent from Nevada and nearly 70 percent from out-of-state sources.
Lee has continued to build her campaign war chest going into the 2026 election cycle, raising more than $800,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, increasing her cash on hand to over $2.3 million, her highest total in an election cycle.
Much of the fundraising across these campaigns is through ActBlue, an online platform widely used by Democratic candidates to process donations. While ActBlue does not typically appear as a top contributor in disclosure reports, because it serves as a conduit for individual donations, its role is central to modern Democratic fundraising efforts.
At the same time, ActBlue has come under increased scrutiny. In 2025, congressional committees issued subpoenas related to the platform as part of broader inquiries into potential campaign finance violations, including allegations involving fraudulent or improperly attributed donations. ActBlue has stated it is cooperating with inquiries and has taken steps to strengthen its verification processes.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who launched his campaign for governor, has also utilized ActBlue for fundraising. During his 2022 re-election campaign, Ford raised more than $3.4 million, and his more recent fundraising efforts have included a mix of in-state and out-of-state contributions. His campaign previously returned $16,000 in donations tied to a California family amid questions about the contribution sources.
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