super PACs

A U.S. Supreme Court decision removed limits on political parties' coordinated spending with candidates, potentially increasing their influence in midterm Senate races. Experts suggest this change may strengthen party roles but not necessarily lead to significant new funding surges, as super PACs already dominate spending.

Abdul El-Sayed has raised more funds than Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for the US Senate seat, but super PACs are dominating the race. The contest to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters has become increasingly acrimonious in its final weeks.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates in a case from Ohio, citing First Amendment rights. The decision allows parties to coordinate messaging with candidates, removing restrictions that had been in place since the 1970s.

Two Republican Senate candidates, Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Jon Husted of Ohio, have established their own allied super PACs.

Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary in Maryland, making him likely to secure a congressional seat in November due to the seat's left-leaning nature.

Brad Lander, former New York City Comptroller, defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic congressional primary, focusing on their differences over Israel. Lander's victory, supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement, is a boost for the Democratic Party's left wing.

Super PACs spent $1.3 million in a final campaign targeting Melat Kiros to protect Diana DeGette in Denver’s congressional district. The spending highlights DeGette’s potential vulnerability after nearly three decades in office.

Democratic candidates for New York’s 13th Congressional district debated topics including ICE abolition, wars in Iran and Gaza, and Super PAC donations. Incumbent Adriano Espaillat and challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier accused each other of accepting money from Super PACs and wealthy donors, while discussing their endorsements and stances on issues like ICE detainments and support for political figures.

Super PACs have invested nearly $30 million in the Upper Manhattan congressional primary, with a significant portion linked to Assemblymember Alex Bores' position on AI. The funding highlights the influence of AI-related campaign finance in the race.

A record $48 million has been spent on U.S. House and Senate primaries by super PACs that delay donor disclosure until after elections, according to a POLITICO analysis. These groups exploit FEC deadlines to raise unlimited funds without revealing donors during critical election periods, with spending surpassing previous cycles by more than double compared to 2024 and tenfold compared to 2018.

The artificial intelligence industry is spending tens of millions of dollars on elections through allied super PACs, intensifying competition in the midterms. The situation is described as a 'war' between powerful A.I. super PACs.

Political groups tied to AI and cryptocurrency are heavily funding midterm races, but a POLITICO Poll shows widespread public skepticism toward these industries. Americans distrust crypto platforms, favor strict AI regulations, and express concerns about special interest influence, creating potential political risks for candidates aligned with these groups.

Zach Wahls and Josh Turek are competing in Iowa Democrats' Senate primary. The race involves tensions over Chuck Schumer and the role of super PACs in the election.