Freshman Sen. Bernie Moreno has emerged as a prolific fundraiser for the Senate Republican Conference, becoming one of the top donors to the GOP’s Senate campaign arm in his first year in office.
Moreno, a staunchly conservative senator who’s closely aligned with President Donald Trump, has raised nearly $4.5 million this year. He’s also raised $2.6 million for the National Republican Senatorial Committee — the most of any freshman and the second most for a member not in leadership. He’s also participated in the most NRSC events outside of the committee’s chair, Sen. Tim Scott. Moreno has donated the maximum allowed amount to each Republican senator running for reelection and several Republicans running in open and competitive seats.
His fundraising capabilities and willingness to stick his neck out for vulnerable members have led to speculation that Moreno could be well-positioned to be a future chair of the NRSC.