The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) released details surrounding the early investments it and its affiliated PACs have made before Labor Day in key states as part of its ongoing strategy to secure Republican victories in down-ballot races across the country. The RSLC’s total investment this year across 21 states has already topped $22M which brings the total to over $34 million for the cycle with a substantial focus on data-driven initiatives to ensure effective resource allocation.

This comes on the heels of a $12 million investment in state-level races in 2023, when the RSLC built a strong foundation to ensure success in 2024 by investing in a robust absentee ballot and early voting (AB/EV) program that delivered strong results. Building on that momentum, the RSLC has expanded those efforts into key states that will make all the difference in November. On top of the AB/EV program, the RSLC has also made a $2 million commitment this year dedicated specifically to enhancing data capabilities, allowing the RSLC to deploy resources with precision and maximize the impact of its efforts even further.

“We know that the Democrats intend to flood the battleground states with millions of dollars down the final stretch of the election, which is why the RSLC’s early investments are so critical to winning in key battleground states,” said RSLC President Dee Duncan. “By investing early and supporting strong Republican candidates, we are able to maximize our funds over the course of the cycle so we can secure decisive victories in November.”

The RSLC, which works  to recruit and elect Republicans to state legislatures and to the offices of lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and statewide agriculture official, is targeting Arizona, Minnesota, Michigan, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin with its investment.

According to Mason Di Palma, deputy communications director with the RSLC, the committee is allocating $6.2 million in the Keystone State in its quest to retake the Pennsylvania state House and retain control of the state Senate.

note: correction made to indicate RSLC has invested funds into PA. As a 50 state organization, it does not “earmark” funds.