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How Much Did Elon Musk Spend on the Midterms? The Figures Behind the Online Mockery

Elon Musk reportedly contributed $474 million to political groups during the 2026 election cycle. Republican defeats in Texas prompted online criticism, while records show donations were not necessarily spent.

International Business Times UK · Nov 4

Woman in GOP Ad Calling Democrats 'Dangerous' for Kids Pleaded Guilty to Endangering Her Own Kids

Shellie Flockhart, featured in a Republican super PAC advert attacking Sarah Trone Garriott, pleaded guilty in 2017 to child endangerment and driving while intoxicated with two children in her car.

International Business Times UK · Oct 25

Big Oil’s Midterm Playbook: Spend Big, Say Little

Fossil fuel companies and wealthy industry backers spend millions pushing for looser regulations and protections from climate lawsuits. Their ads barely say the word “oil.”

Capital & Main · Oct 22

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Navy Pilot Rebecca Bennett Closes In on Flipping a Key House Seat in New Jersey

Major Republican PACs have pulled out of NJ-07 as Navy vet Rebecca Bennett leads in polls with 17 days to go—and the House majority hanging in the balance.

Latin Times · Oct 17

Republican Super PAC Pulls Out of Four House Races and Pours Money Into 16 Others as Midterm Map Shifts

Republican super PAC drops ads in a pair of seats it once defended. See where the Congressional Leadership Fund cash is going and what the opposition plans.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Republicans privately concede defeat in midterms as Trump becomes electoral liability: report

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The Independent UK · Oct 14

House Republicans pull $3 million reserved for ads against Henry Cuellar

The Laredo Democrat’s 28th District was one of five seats Republicans redrew last summer to flip to GOP control. But the new map has proven less ironclad than the party hoped.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

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Top Republicans Privately Concede House Is Likely Lost, Blame Trump for Midterm Collapse: Report

Republicans privately fear losing the House in November as some predict a 10-seat Democratic gain and cite Donald Trump's approval ratings as a liability.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Musk's $366 Million: The Biggest Midterms Political Donation Spree in U.S. History for the Battle Over Congress

Musk tops his 2024 record with $366M in 2026 midterm giving. A breakdown of where the money went and why Democrats call it their best weapon.

Latin Times · Oct 13

House GOP Super PAC Warns Of Key Incumbents At Risk

House GOP's super PAC warns donors of vulnerable incumbents in key states, stressing the need to secure majority by minimizing losses.

Still no House Speaker: Mary Miller, from downstate Illinois, emerges as hard-line McCarthy opponent

Illinois Republican Darin LaHood, a Kevin McCarthy backer involved in negotiations, told the Sun-Times on Wednesday night that “I believe we are making progress. The two sides are working diligently together.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

Both parties had high hopes for California in the midterms. Neither saw their dreams fully come true

LOS ANGELES — The battles for California’s most competitive congressional races have effectively ended in a draw after months of campaigning and more than $100 million in advertising. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have so far ousted an incumbent or won new ground in their opponent’s territory — though with a…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022

Democrats get opponent they wanted in New Hampshire Senate race

Democrats appear to have gotten the Republican challengers they wanted in two competitive New Hampshire races on Tuesday, while the Republican winner of a third race was opposed by GOP super PACs.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

Democrats get opponent they wanted in New Hampshire Senate race - Roll Call

Republican Don Bolduc beat Chuck Morse and will challenge Sen. Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire's battleground Senate race.

Roll Call · Sep 14, 2022

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The Texas Tribune · Sep 6, 2022

Not so fast: Greg Abbott, Texas Republicans face a complex election landscape after abortion ruling, Uvalde shooting

Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke hope to define the election on issues viewed as favorable to their own parties.

Tribune News Service · Sep 2, 2022

Trump megadonor Adelson's Republican spending spree is ending

Republicans aren’t seeing as many big checks from one of their most generous benefactors, creating a financial hole for the GOP just as Democrats get a fundraising windfall tied to abortion.

Axios · Aug 29, 2022

First look: McCarthy PAC's new offense play

The aggressive buy from the Congressional Leadership Fund is a rejoinder to growing talk about Democrats finding a shot to retain the House.

Roll Call · Aug 22, 2022

14 key races to watch in New York’s House primaries - Roll Call

A matchup between veteran Democratic Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Carolyn B. Maloney is just one of the races to watch in New York on Tuesday.

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Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022

Seven questions about Tuesday’s primaries in seven states

WASHINGTON — Primaries in multiple states on Tuesday will set matchups for the fall and could end the careers of some incumbents. Here are some key questions that will be answered:

Roll Call · Jun 6, 2022

Seven questions about Tuesday's primaries in seven states - Roll Call

Nominees will be picked in primaries in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota

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