Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has a massive national list of donors from which to solicit funds. Sanders also regularly falls in the top tier of candidates in most polling, despite losing some traction in recent months.
Kamala Harris
Sen. Kamala Harris of California received a big boost in both donations and polling support after her performance in the first June debate.
Elizabeth Warren
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has climbed in polls after a rocky start to her campaign. She has also cultivated a grassroots, small-dollar network of supports fueling her campaign's finances.
Cory Booker
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey surpassed both the polling and fundraising criteria in July, securing a spot in the fall debates.
Beto O'Rourke
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas received large financial support early on in his campaign. He has also polled well in a number of individual state surveys.