US midterm campaign set to become costliest on record
Spending on the 2026 US midterm elections is projected to reach nearly $12 billion, making it the most expensive campaign of its kind.
The 2026 United States midterm election campaign is projected to cost nearly $12 billion, a figure that would make it the most expensive midterm contest on record.
The spending level has drawn attention as campaigns across the country prepare for the vote. Details on where the funds are coming from are being examined in a fact-checking analysis of the campaign finance picture.