SSDC Sets New Fundraising Record As Tier 1 Candidates Exceed Expectations

MADISON, WI – Today’s fundraising numbers have made it clear that Democrats are in line to win a State Senate majority. The State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) is announcing a record $1.5 Million raised during 2025, the most the committee has ever raised in a non-election year. As the SSDC sets a record, our candidates in our top four targeted districts have all comfortably surpassed their fundraising goals. Jeff Smith has raised over $150,000 towards his re-election in the 31st district, Trevor Jung has raised over $130,000 in his campaign for the 21st district, Jenna Jacobson raised over $115,000 in her campaign for the 17th district, and Robyn Vining raised over $110,000 in the 5th district.

SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Senate Democrats Historic Fundraising year:

“Senate Democrats have the message, the fair maps, and the candidates to win a majority in November, and these fundraising numbers are proof of that. As Senate Republicans fail to cut costs, fail to expand healthcare access, fail to invest in our schools, and fail to address rising property taxes — voters and donors are turning their backs on Republican legislators. This November will see Trevor Jung, Jenna Jacobson, and Robyn Vining elected to the State Senate, Sen. Smith reelected, and Democrats winning their first majority in over a decade.”

SSDC fundraising by the numbers:

• Cash-on-hand: $632,215.68

• Raised in second half of 2025: $1,064,370.58

• Total raised in 2025: $1,530,802.92

Sen. Smith fundraising by the numbers:

• Cash-on-hand: $143,287.52

• Raised in second half of 2025: $86,123.81

• Total raised in 2025: $153,493.81

Trevor Jung fundraising by the numbers:

• Cash-on-hand: $129,265.05

• Total raised since launch: $133,512.74

Jenna Jacobson fundraising by the numbers:

• Cash-on-hand: $113,888.53

• Total raised since launch: $118,243.39

Robyn Vining fundraising by the numbers:

• Cash-on-hand: $114,471.24

• Total raised since launch: $112,002.75

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.