Political advertising stories

Jun 9, 2026

Democratic Super PAC Launches $50 Million Midterm Ad Campaign Targeting Republican Districts

A Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is launching a $50 million advertising campaign targeting more than a dozen House and Senate contests in the 2026 midterm elections, with many races in Republican strongholds. The campaign begins Tuesday as Democrats seek to flip control of Congress.

Jun 9, 2026·4 sources

Jun 3, 2026

Super PACs Pour Nearly $9 Million Into Maine Gubernatorial Primary Race

Political action committees have spent nearly $9 million in Maine's gubernatorial primary contests, with over half of that spending occurring in the past three weeks as both parties' nomination races remain uncertain ahead of the election.

Jun 3, 2026·1 source

Apr 15, 2026

Billionaire Rick Jackson spends $50 million in self-funded blitz for Georgia GOP gubernatorial primary

Republican billionaire Rick Jackson has spent $50 million of his own money on a late-entry television advertising campaign that has dramatically reshaped the Georgia gubernatorial primary race, representing one of the highest political ad spending levels in the nation with the primary one month away.

Apr 15, 2026·2 sources

Top claims

▪The campaign's messaging focuses on the idea that President Trump and Republicans "broke that covenant" with working-class voters to bring down costs.
▪The ads will feature specific voters offering firsthand accounts of their experiences with the economy.
▪Democratic Super PAC American Bridge 21st Century is launching a roughly $50 million advertising campaign for the midterm elections.