2026 US midterms campaign spending projected to reach nearly $12bn

The 2026 US midterms campaign is forecast to cost nearly $12bn, setting a spending record, according to BBC News.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · November 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM EST · How we use AI

2026 US midterms campaign spending projected to reach nearly $12bn

Spending on the 2026 US midterms campaign is projected to approach $12bn, putting it on course to become the most expensive midterm campaign ever, according to BBC News.

BBC Verify is examining the sources of that campaign money as projected costs point to a new spending record.

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