Hidden Donors, Heavy Ads: The 2026 Midterms and the Dark Money Flood
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The New York Times reports that at least $1 billion in anonymous “dark money” is fueling the 2026 midterms, with nonprofits and several secretive groups financing dozens of ads in key House and Senate races. In states like Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas, Texas, and Maine, these largely untraceable expenditures are shaping contests, aided by lax donor disclosure rules. The piece highlights how such spending underscores opacity in political financing and raises questions about accountability in elections.
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