Democrats see post-Roe campaign cash surge

Democratic House campaigns in battleground districts across the country have seen a surge of donations — and new donors — in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision last month overturning Roe v. Wade.

Why it matters: The sudden influx is a bright spot for Democrats in what has otherwise been a difficult campaign marked by rising inflation and costs, potentially validating a strategy of focusing more heavily on abortion on the campaign trail.

Driving the news: New York House candidate Pat Ryan raised over $1 million in the six weeks since announcing his campaign, nearly 40% of...