The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) has released details of the early investments it and its affiliated PACs have made in key swing states ahead of Labor Day as part of an ongoing strategy to secure Republican victories in down-ballot elections across the country. The RSLC’s total investment this year in 21 states has already exceeded $22 million, for a total of more than $34 million for the cycle, with a significant focus on data-driven initiatives to ensure proficient allocation of resources.
This comes on the heels of a $12 million investment in statewide races in 2023, when RSLC built a solid foundation to ensure success in 2024 by investing in a resilient Absentee and Early Voting (AB/EV) program that performed well. Building on that momentum, RSLC has expanded that effort to key states that will make all the difference in November. In addition to the AB/EV program, RSLC has also made a $2 million commitment this year specifically to expand data capabilities, allowing RSLC to precisely deploy resources and further maximize the impact of its efforts.
“We know Democrats are going to flood key states with millions of dollars late in the election, which is why RSLC’s early investments are so important to winning key swing states,” RSLC president said Dee Duncan“By investing early and supporting strong Republican candidates, we are able to maximize our funds throughout the cycle so we can secure decisive victories in November.”
RSLC, an organization that recruits and elects Republicans to state legislatures and to the offices of lieutenant governor, secretary of state and state agriculture officer, aims to invest in Arizona, Minnesota, Michigan, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
According to Mason Di PalmaRSLC deputy communications director, the committee is committing $6.2 million to the Keystone State as part of its effort to retake the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and retain control of the state Senate.
note: correction to indicate that RSLC has invested funds in PA. As a 50 state organization, it does not “earmark” funds.
