By one measure, Democratic Party candidates hold a commanding lead in the race to retain control of the Senate.
Four races—in Ohio, Montana, Nevada, and Arizona—are expected to be competitive in the contest for the upper house and should attract large amounts of spending from the Democratic Party, Republican Party, and outside spenders.
According to quarterly filings with the Federal Election Commission, Democrats currently enjoy a comprehensive cash advantage in terms of their principal campaign committees. Quarterly filings were released on April 15. Monthly filings will complete the fundraising picture for each race when they are released on April 18.
Ohio
Only one race for the Senate is officially set. In Ohio, Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, will face off against Republican candidate Bernie Moreno in the November general election….
