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SLF, the Senate’s top GOP super PAC, is launching a $17 million ad campaign in North Carolina as part of a $71 million plan. The campaign targets Democrat Roy Cooper’s crime record, while Senate Majority PAC has reserved $11 million in the state, making it a high-cost race.

American billionaires have contributed over $433 million to the 2026 midterms, with 79% of the $344.3 million from the top 50 families supporting Republicans and conservative groups. Major recipients include MAGA Inc. ($89 million) and individual donors like Elon Musk ($71 million) and Jeff Yass ($55 million).

Republicans are attacking Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson by linking him to failed gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, emphasizing Jackson's alleged socialist ties, temper, and political inexperience. GOP groups like the NRSC and Senate Leadership Fund are launching ads depicting Jackson and Platner as similar, while Jackson has disavowed Platner after a sexual assault allegation.

Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker and logger, secured the Maine Democratic Senate nomination to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew amid sexual assault allegations. Jackson will face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in November, a race that could influence Senate control.

A Democratic Senate super PAC is allocating $54 million in TV ads for the final stretch of the midterm campaign, targeting four Republican-held Senate seats in Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, and Alaska. The group has increased its total reservations in these states while a Republican-aligned super PAC holds a larger cash reserve. The Democratic PAC plans additional spending before Election Day.

Darline Graham secures support from three Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump in her bid for a Senate seat. She faces competition from two House Republicans and a potential eligibility review, with a primary set for August 11 and a possible runoff.

Rep. Haley Stevens' recent campaign speech, where she emphasized enthusiasm and energy, has sparked online mockery for its perceived forced tone and accent. Critics, including political analysts and media outlets, question her authenticity and effectiveness as a candidate in the contentious Michigan Senate primary against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed.

Rep. Haley Stevens, a Democratic Senate candidate, faced online mockery after her campaign speech went viral, as she competes against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary. Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal from the race added to the contention, with critics questioning Stevens' charisma and campaign style.

Republicans criticized Graham Platner after he suspended his campaign, attempting to link Democrats to his failed candidacy. GOP figures accused Democrats of undermining Maine voters and expressed confidence in Susan Collins' re-election despite the state being won by Kamala Harris in 2024.

New Hampshire Senate race is a tight contest between Chris Pappas and John Sununu, with both sides investing heavily in campaign spending. Republicans view it as a key pickup opportunity, while Democrats highlight Pappas' strategic advantages and funding.

Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Republican Senate primary, setting up a proxy battle between President Donald Trump and Georgia's GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. The outcome intensifies pressure on Trump to intervene, with the president's endorsement potentially proving decisive. The general election is expected to be one of the most expensive in the country.

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a significant fundraising advantage over Republican challengers, with $31 million cash on hand compared to GOP candidates' combined totals. The Republican primary remains fractured, with Rep. Mike Collins leading fundraising but a potential runoff likely due to undecided voters.

Former Rep. Mary Peltola raised $8.7 million in Q1 2024, four times more than Sen. Dan Sullivan's $1.7 million, but spent $3 million, leaving her with $5.7 million in cash. Sullivan, however, entered April with $7 million in his campaign funds. Both campaigns claim financial strength, with outside groups like Democratic-aligned organizations and the Senate Leadership Fund (GOP) injecting significant funds into the race.

Sherrod Brown raised $10.1 million in Q1 2024 compared to Jon Husted's $2.9 million, with Brown holding $16.5 million in cash reserves versus Husted's $8.2 million. Senate Republicans plan to spend $79 million via the Senate Leadership Fund to support Husted, while Democrats hope Brown can flip Ohio's red-leaning Senate seat.

A potential Supreme Court ruling could prohibit states from counting late-arriving ballots, impacting Alaska's Senate race between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan. The decision threatens rural voters in remote areas like Kodiak Island, where mail-in voting is critical due to logistical challenges.

MAGA supporters are celebrating the lack of Trump's endorsement for John Cornyn in Texas' GOP Senate primary runoff, favoring Ken Paxton instead. Trump's potential endorsement remains uncertain as he waits for the SAVE Act debate to conclude, with MAGA activists pressuring for Paxton's nomination.