Show Us The Money
Democratic candidate Rio Phillips has raised $13,776 in his campaign for West Virginia's U.S. Senate seat, according to federal campaign finance records. Individual donors provided $12,814 of that total. Phillips contributed $843 of his own money to the campaign. He received no loans, no party money, and no contributions from political action committees or other political committees. After spending $13,624, his campaign had $151.90 cash on hand as of late April.
Candidate Rankings
Phillips ranks near the bottom among all candidates running for federal office in West Virginia in the 2026 cycle. West Virginia's federal candidates have raised a combined $48.05 million this cycle. Phillips' $13,776 represents less than one-tenth of one percent of that total. Republican incumbent Shelley Moore Capito has raised $3,906,185.63, leaving Phillips with a significant financial gap. Capito had $4,064,753.28 in cash on hand as of April 22, 2026, compared to Phillips' $151.90.
Contributors
Rio Phillips received no contributions from political action committees or other political committees. His committee, Rio Phillips for West Virginia, reported zero dollars in PAC or organizational contributions. No transfers came into his campaign from other authorized committees, and no party committees contributed to his effort. His fundraising relied entirely on small-dollar individual donors and a modest personal contribution.
Incumbents vs. Challengers
Incumbents running in West Virginia are far outpacing challengers and open-seat candidates in fundraising this cycle. Republican candidates in the state raised $9,509,849 in the 2026 cycle, while Democratic candidates raised $1,055,807.88. Phillips, running as a challenger with no incumbent status, faces a steep financial climb heading into the general election.
Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of April 22, 2026.
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