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Republicans deploy major campaign funds ahead of 2026 midterms
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Republican groups have amassed $1 billion for the 2026 midterm campaign.
Republican-aligned groups are deploying about $1 billion ahead of the 2026 midterms, but some officials and analysts say the spending began too late and is costing more. MAGA Inc. has increased advertising in competitive races including Texas.
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Republican groups have amassed $1 billion for the 2026 midterm campaign.
“The $1 billion that Republicans have amassed”
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MAGA Inc. had nearly $416 million in cash on hand at the end of August.
“had nearly $416 million in cash on hand at the end of August”
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MAGA Inc. and affiliated groups sometimes paid more than five times as much for advertising because they waited until September.
“sometimes paying more than five times what they would have spent if they acted earlier”