A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising

Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson takes a selfie with protesters at a "No Kings" protest on October 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tenn. Pearson is looking to unseat his former boss, Rep. Steve Cohen.

As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether.

(Image credit: Jan Sonnenmair)