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“The Republican Party is reeling after an historic blue wave swept the United States on Tuesday, with the Democrats taking both the House and Senate by sizable margins.”

“In any case, the results indicated a clear disapproval of the way the Trump administration is governing and the use of fearmongering as a tactic of distraction.”

“Talarico also put his money where his mouth was, his adviser Rocha said, spending more money communicating to Hispanics over the last year than anyone in the history of Texas politics.”

“Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections.”

““Despite our differences, we all want the same things,” he said.“But the billionaires who own the social media algorithms, who own the cable networks, who own the politicians on our screens, they want us at our throats,” he added.”

“Musk has since emerged as Republicans' most prominent financial backer – and the largest single-cycle donor in modern US history.”

“Haley Stevens roiled the critical Michigan Senate race with her shocking endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers, in a move that caught almost everyone by surprise.”

“The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which supported her in the primary, spent at least $US30 million ($43 million) attacking El-Sayed during the primary and began spending more starting in October.”

“Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill.”

“"Spending in the 2026 midterms is shattering records, with more of the money coming from the wealthiest donors and groups this election," says Michael Beckel, a US campaign finance expert.”

“Political advertising spending and reservations have now exceeded $11.6 billion, making this the most expensive election cycle for political advertising in American history.”

“But best estimates show a steep Republican advantage in Senate race spending, and a narrower one in House races.”

“…e, the Islamophobic attacks have taken a backseat to Stevens’s claims of antisemitism — most prominently concerning a PAC ad that connected high grocery prices to U.S. spending on Israeli military aid — and a personal feud between the former primary…”

““But this election is gonna tell us whether motivating the far-right base is enough for Republicans to win, even in red states.””

““But this election is gonna tell us whether motivating the far-right base is enough for Republicans to win, even in red states.””

“US Midterm Election Results 2026 An Ohio native, Acton has spoken about spending part of her childhood homeless and living in a tent for one winter.”

“Democrat Amy Acton has been elected as the US state of Ohio’s next governor, delivering a stunning defeat to Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in a race that captured headlines across the country.”

“Republicans have had the edge in ad spending, but that advantage has tapered as the party has shifted resources to other races.”

“Republicans have had the edge in ad spending, but that advantage has tapered as the party has shifted resources to other races.”

“Republicans including Trump foe Thomas Massie have criticized the defense secretary. - Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor, said the “close to an extinction-level event for Republicans” was caused in part by his party failing to target their ad spending on…”

“Early Wednesday morning, Lawrence claimed victory over Republican Rep.”

“To understand the coming collision between President Donald Trump and a Democratic Congress, one must first discard the textbook formulas of US governance.”

“Abdul El-Sayed, the doctor and progressive insurgent, has made history in winning the closely watched US Senate race in Michigan, defeating the Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the country’s first Muslim senator.”

“In a remarkable political upset in Kansas, Democratic candidate and Methodist megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton has defeated Republican Sen.”

“Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson speaks at President Donald Trump's Sioux City rally last month Democratic US Senate Candidate Josh Turek speaks to supporters during a campaign stop at the Dubuque Farmers Market in Dubuque, Iowa, on October 17, 2026 Much of the…”

“Tiffany's campaign massively outspent Crowley's, but ultimately that spending didn't get the congressman over the finish line.”

“Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate running for Senate in North Carolina, lost his race spectacularly Former NC Governor Roy Cooper speaks at Sugar Creek Brewing during his 'Make Stuff Cost Less' tour US voters cast their ballots at a polling station in…”

“The Senate, where Democrats need to win four more seats for a majority, has attracted the biggest share of spending, about $US3.4 billion, according to AdImpact, which tracks ad spending.”

“Ad-tracking business AdImpact says the crypto sector has spent $US68 million on defeating Brown, who is up against Republican incumbent Jon Husted in a high-stakes Senate race.”

“Other contenders on the Democratic ticket, such as Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico, have softened their rhetoric in response to Republican attack ads highlighting controversial remarks they previously made in support of transgender causes.”

“Beyond the free flow of dollars, analytics firm AdImpact has pegged political advertising spending for this election at $US11.2 billion ($16 billion).”

““It’s changed for the better for him, for the worse for us,” said Tenedia Thomas, 68, a Democratic voter in the Republican stronghold of Lancaster county in Pennsylvania which Trump won in the 2024 elections.”

“…as Vivek Ramaswamy’s own campaign that did the now infamous ad against Acton, featuring her estranged mother.) Although about 60% of dark money spent this cycle has benefited Republicans, and Republican-aligned groups are responsible for many of the most…”

“A Time for Voting by William Kristol Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address is justly famous for the soaring, biblical cadences and the complex philosophical arguments of its great third paragraph.”

“…e were led to believe that she was just a placeholder for that seat and South Carolinians would have the opportunity to vote for whomever they thought would be the best,” said George Culpepper Jr., who identifies as a conservative Republican and picked US…”

“An analysis by the tracking firm Ad Impact found that more than $50 million has been spent combined on ads for Lawler-Conley race — $30 million by Republican groups and $20.9 million by Democrats.”

“… campaign trail now, with rallies in Iowa and Kansas, where Republicans are fighting to retain US Senate seats. - Alaska antics: A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to block Alaska from certifying election…”

“She added about El-Sayed’s Republican opponent: “Mike Rogers loved every minute of it.””

“This year, midterm ad spending will be over $11 billion, a record.”

“US midterm campaign enters final weekend as Alaska, California ballot fights heat up AI generated WASHINGTON/ANCHORAGE – President Donald Trump’s administration pressed a criminal investigation into Alaska’s pivotal US Senate race and said on Oct 31 it would…”

“According to Gallup, 27 percent of us identified as Republican and 27 percent identified as Democratic, with a record high 45 percent identifying as independent.”

“Spending on advertising by the candidates, parties and corporate-funded political action committees since the Texas primaries began has surpassed $500 million US, according to data compiled by the firm AdImpact.”

“Congress — and tariffs are the main issue State's Republican candidate for Senate distancing himself from Trump's tariff policy with Canada Michigan’s Senate race is among the most hotly contested in the U.S. midterm elections, and the turning point may…”

“Hill’s campaign to unseat the Republican congressman Nick Begich has gained momentum in the final weeks before the 3 November election, as national Democrats line up behind him and ad spending ramps up.”

“Adsmom, a platform that tracks digital ad spending on Meta and Google, found that political spending on abortion ads in October came fifteenth among 26 different topics, below issues like data centers and the climate.”

“Trump has repeatedly called him “Mohammed” this month, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee has aired ads using his full name, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed.”

“Matt, are we seeing voters become more receptive to Republicans as a result of all this ad spending?”

“Some races have turned ugly, including an Ohio contest between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton that features the Democrat's estranged mother in an attack ad.”

“That’s a quote from Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in a tight Michigan race against Republican Mike Rogers.”

“But despite $281 million in spending from Abbott, much of it on attack ads, the race remains close.”

“Farmer-funded attack ads targeting Republicans air across rural America WASHINGTON - A group of farmers is helping to fund US$3 million (S$3.8 million) in attack ads against Republicans in some of the most competitive US midterm election races, criticising…”