Fourteen of the 20 largest donor groups provide funding exclusively or nearly exclusively to Republican candidates and outside groups. This distribution of capital has created a spending advantage of nearly 4 to 1, underscoring the current financial dominance of the GOP's donor base heading into the election.
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Republican Megadonors Outspend Democrats 4 to 1 for 2026 Midterms
US Politics12 days ago
A high concentration of the nation's wealthiest contributors is focusing its financial resources on Republican campaigns and GOP aligned interests. A CNBC analysis of Federal Election Commission records found that Republican megadonors have spent $830.5M for the 2026 midterms, while Democratic megadonors have contributed $224.7M.
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