The 2026 midterms just broke a massive election spending record

AdImpact reported that the 2025-2026 election cycle hit about $11.6 billion in political ad spending last week, making it the most expensive cycle on record despite there being no presidential race.

The 2026 midterms just broke a massive election spending record

AdImpact reported that the 2025-2026 election cycle hit about $11.6 billion in political ad spending last week, making it the most expensive cycle on record despite there being no presidential race.

— Lauren Sforza, AL.com

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