Senate Leadership Fund (SLF)
Coverage of Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) in the Nexus archive.
- Thune-aligned groups unleash historic war chest to defend Senate majority: 'Winning message'
The Senate Leadership Fund announced that it has raised over $500 million for the 2026 U.S. Senate elections to defend a Republican majority. The group plans to use ad campaigns in states like Iowa, Maine, Michigan, and North Carolina, highlighting elements such as crime policies and opposition to President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. SLF executives stated they are confident that with funding and messaging, Republicans will maintain their majority this November.
- Thune-aligned groups unleash historic war chest to defend Senate majority: 'Winning message'
The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a group aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, announced raising over $500 million ahead of the 2026 U.S. Senate elections to defend a Republican majority. SLF plans to use its resources and messaging strategy—focusing on issues like crime and inflation—to counter efforts by Democrats. The group stated confidence that combining record funding, strong candidates, and a winning message will allow Senate Republicans to maintain their majority.