What we know about the final fundraising quarter before the midterm elections
The final Federal Election Commission reports before the November midterm elections are due by midnight Friday. Candidates and some outside groups have already begun releasing their fundraising hauls before the deadline, as a potential sign of confidence in their war chests in the final stretch before Election Day.

TL;DR
- Final FEC reports are due Friday before the November midterm elections.
- Candidates and outside groups are releasing fundraising numbers ahead of the deadline.
- Fundraising totals can indicate a candidate's momentum.
- Republican groups are currently raising more funds than Democratic groups.