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Perspective: Midterm money madness

Oct 17, 2026 · Scott Simon

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Perspective: Midterm money madness
Troy Jackson (D) directs a question to Sen. Susan Collins (R) during the final Maine U.S. Senate debate in Bangor, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
Troy Jackson (D) directs a question to Sen. Susan Collins (R) during the final Maine U.S. Senate debate in Bangor, Maine, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.

Campaign ad spending has topped $10 billion this election cycle, as voters struggle to afford groceries and gas.

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