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Texas Midterms Shatter Spending Records Amidst Billionaire Influence and Voter ConcernsPolitics

Texas Midterms Shatter Spending Records Amidst Billionaire Influence and Voter Concerns

Texas voters are participating in a record-breaking midterm election for the US Senate, marked by unprecedented spending from billionaires like Elon Musk and significant voter concerns about affordability and political influence.

Al Jazeera English|November 3, 2026
Record Spending Fuels Fierce Midterm Battles: Who's Funding the Fight for Congress?Politics

Record Spending Fuels Fierce Midterm Battles: Who's Funding the Fight for Congress?

The 2026 US midterm elections are witnessing unprecedented spending, with candidates, parties, and outside groups pouring billions into races. Key Senate battles in Texas, Ohio, and Michigan are the most expensive, fueled by major donors like Elon Musk and organizations such as MAGA Inc.

Al Jazeera English|November 1, 2026
Cyberattack Disrupts US Campaign Finance Watchdog Days Before Crucial Midterm ElectionsTechnology

Cyberattack Disrupts US Campaign Finance Watchdog Days Before Crucial Midterm Elections

Hackers have reportedly targeted the US Federal Election Commission's website, disrupting campaign finance disclosures just days before the midterm elections. The outage prevents the filing of crucial spending reports, impacting transparency in the record-breakingly expensive election cycle.

Al Jazeera English|October 28, 2026|1
2026 US Midterms Poised to Shatter Spending Records Fueled by Billionaires and Super PACsEconomy

2026 US Midterms Poised to Shatter Spending Records Fueled by Billionaires and Super PACs

The 2026 US midterm elections are projected to be the most expensive ever, with political advertising alone expected to reach $11.6 billion, largely funded by wealthy donors and Super PACs. Top individual donors like Elon Musk and organizations such as One Nation are significantly influencing the financial landscape of the elections.

Al Jazeera English|October 27, 2026|2