Midterm election ads are on track to hit a record $11.6 billion in spending
Political advertising for the 2026 midterms has reached $11.21 billion, surpassing the 2024 presidential cycle with more than a week until Election Day.
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What happenedPolitical advertising for the 2026 midterms has reached $11.21 billion, surpassing the 2024 presidential cycle with more than a week until Election Day.
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CenterMidterm election ads are on track to hit a record $11.6 billion in spending
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Midterm election ads are on track to hit a record $11.6 billion in spending
Political advertising for the 2026 midterms has reached $11.21 billion, surpassing the 2024 presidential cycle with more than a week until Election Day.
