ANDOVER, MA — Dan Koh’s campaign raised $204,680 on the ActBlue fundraising platform in January, a total that exceeded the combined $127,312 raised on ActBlue by the six other Democrats competing in the September primary for Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District.
The January fundraising surge adds to more than $2 million Koh had already raised through the end of 2025, giving him a commanding financial position as the race enters the election year. January is typically viewed by campaigns as a critical early test of donor support and organizational strength, particularly in competitive primaries for open congressional seats.
Campaign finance reports filed by ActBlue with the Federal Election Commission show a steep drop-off after Koh. Mariah Lancaster raised $86,109 on ActBlue during the month, while Tram Nguyen raised $21,179. The remaining candidates — John Beccia, Rick Jakious, Jamie Belsito and Beth Andres-Beck — each raised less than $6,000 on ActBlue in January:
- Dan Koh $204, 680
- Mariah Lancaster $86,109
- Tram Nguyen $21,179
- John Beccia$5,552
- Rick Jakious $4,976
- Jamie Belsito $4,932
- Beth Andres-Beck $4,564
The fundraising disparity underscores the uneven footing of the Democratic field as candidates prepare for a September primary that will likely determine the district’s next representative. The Sixth District seat is open following Rep. Seth Moulton’s decision not to seek reelection as he mounts a U.S. Senate challenge against Sen. Edward Markey.
Candidates are not required to release their complete campaign finance reports, which will give a definitive picture of the fundraising race, until April 15, but ActBlue is required to file monthly in the election year.
Amanda Sands, a consultant working with Lancaster’s campaign, cautioned against using ActBlue’s numbers “as a proxy for a campaign’s total fundraising numbers” because campaigns routinely accept checks and donations through platforms other than ActBlue.
“These figures are not an accurate reflection of a campaign’s totals for any given month,” Sands said. “There is no reason to believe Dan Koh’s fundraising for January sums to more than the rest of the candidates because there is no public report containing anyone’s fundraising numbers.”
Open seats often draw crowded primaries and aggressive early fundraising, as candidates work to build campaign infrastructure, hire staff, and secure endorsements well ahead of voters beginning to focus on the race. Early financial advantages can allow campaigns to expand field operations, invest in voter outreach, and reserve advertising earlier in the cycle.
