The DFL Party's statewide organization and House campaign arm have raised far more money than their Republican counterparts.

Combined, the DFL Party and the DFL House have raised and spent more than twice as much as the Republican Party and the Republican House campaign arm. The DFL groups also have more than four times as much cash on hand as the Republicans.

The cash advantage has resulted in more advertising to support incumbent DFLers, who hope to keep hold of the governor's office and Minnesota House, more staff and more campaign infrastructure.

Although Republican candidate for governor Jeff Johnson has reached fundraising parity with DFL Gov. Mark Dayton as have many Republican candidates for the Legislature with the Democrats they hope to unseat, they have fewer party resources to back them up.

Still, Republicans have reason to look forward to next Tuesday. The Star Tribune/Minnesota Poll recently showed the race between Johnson and Dayton tightening and both Democrats and Republicans believe control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs.