ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel hosted a fundraising event in Hollywood this week for Democratic candidates and party leaders, raising more than $2 million for efforts aimed at regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The event drew a group of political figures, donors, and entertainment industry supporters and was attended by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

According to reporting by Deadline, the gathering focused on supporting Democratic candidates seeking to flip Republican-held districts in the upcoming November midterm elections.

Kimmel served as emcee for the reception and dinner.

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The event was chaired by James Costos and Michael Smith along with Martha Karsh.

Several candidates from competitive districts were present, along with other political and advocacy figures.

Among those in attendance were Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson and former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords.

Organizers said the event collected contributions from roughly 50 donors, with the proceeds going to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the party organization responsible for electing Democrats to the House of Representatives.

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Ticket prices for the fundraiser ranged from $23,000 to $310,100, according to the report.

The event also included a list of co-hosts from the entertainment and business communities.

Co-hosts included Morgan and Derrall Cox, John Emerson and Kimberley Marteau Emerson, Carol Hamilton and David Kohn, Lynda and Stewart Resnick, Shonda Rhimes, Corky Hale Stoller and Mike Stoller, as well as Hope Warshaw and the Human Rights Campaign PAC.

Costos, who previously served as a U.S. ambassador and worked as an executive at HBO, spoke about the atmosphere during the fundraiser and described strong enthusiasm among those attending.

“What really stood out was the energy in the room,” Costos told Deadline.

“Democrats are back, engaged and the momentum is on our side.”

Costos also framed the event as part of a broader political effort tied to policy disagreements with the current administration.

“Everyone understands they have to buckle down and do the good work to help Americans who are struggling right now because of the brutal policies coming out of the Trump administration, and taking back the House is how we get that done,” he said.

The fundraiser comes months after Kimmel faced controversy over comments made during a broadcast of his late-night show.

In September, Disney suspended Kimmel after he appeared to suggest that the individual responsible for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was connected to supporters of the MAGA movement.

At the time, information emerging about the suspect indicated that the individual had been influenced by left-wing ideologies.

The suspension followed decisions by broadcast affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair to stop airing Kimmel’s program in their markets.

Nexstar criticized the remarks in a statement issued after the incident.

“Kimmel’s comments were offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse,” the company said, adding that it hoped to “move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue.”

Kimmel later returned to his show following the suspension and addressed the controversy during a monologue.

“It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kimmel said.

“I don’t think there’s anything funny about it,” he added.

“I posted a message on Instagram the day he was killed, sending love to his family, and asking for compassion, and I meant it. I still do.”

The Hollywood fundraiser took place as Democrats intensify efforts to organize donors and supporters ahead of the midterm elections, with party leaders focusing on competitive districts they hope could shift control of the House.

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