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NEWSNATIONNOW (Alex Caprariello) - 2026 midterms on track to surpass presidential election spending

AdImpact estimates the 2026 election cycle will reach $11.6 billion in spending.

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What specific types of media are included in the AdImpact data used to measure Senate race spending?
The AdImpact data includes dollars spent on video advertisements on broadcast, cable, and social media, as well as spending estimates on streaming platforms.
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From related AXIOS (Stef W. Kight): The staggering cost of winning a Senate seat in 2026
How does the actual projected cost of the North Carolina Senate race compare to the initial prediction made by Tim Scott?
Senator Tim Scott, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), predicted the North Carolina race could cost $1 billion. However, the contest is expected to come in under $200 million as Republican super PACs reallocate money to redder states.
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From related AXIOS (Stef W. Kight): The staggering cost of winning a Senate seat in 2026
How much did outside GOP groups spend in a 17-day period to support Ken Paxton's Senate bid in Texas?
Outside GOP groups spent $131 million in just 17 days attempting to rescue Ken Paxton's campaign, with tens of millions more potentially on the way.
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From related AXIOS (Stef W. Kight): The staggering cost of winning a Senate seat in 2026
Which state is on track to host the most expensive Senate race in the United States for the second cycle in a row?
Ohio is on track to host the most expensive Senate race in the country for the second cycle in a row. While it ranks fifth on the dollar-per-voter metric, Sherrod Brown's comeback bid is proving to be more expensive than his 2024 race against Bernie Moreno.
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From related AXIOS (Stef W. Kight): The staggering cost of winning a Senate seat in 2026
Based on AdImpact data analysis, which states have the highest dollar-per-voter ratio for Senate ads in the 2026 cycle?
Maine is ranked in first place for the highest dollar-per-voter ratio, followed by Alaska. Alaska is scheduled to be hit with $76 million in advertisements, which is enough to consume most of the state's ad inventory.
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