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Schwartzel Wins Costly Southwest Florida GOP Primary for CD 19
politics6 days ago

Schwartzel Wins Costly Southwest Florida GOP Primary for CD 19

Jim Schwartzel captured the Republican nomination in Florida’s 19th Congressional District after a heated, heavily funded primary against Catalina Lauf, leading 29% to 22% as most precincts reported. Lauf benefited from a Trump endorsement but couldn’t close the gap. The race featured outsized spending by several candidates, with Schwartzel’s team noting the district’s GOP lean (about 64% voted for Trump in 2024). Schwartzel now advances to the general against Democrat Victor Arias in a contest regarded as favorable to Republicans.

via Florida Politics|
#campaign-spending#catalina-lauf#cd-19
SCOTUS Close to the End: Birthright Citizenship, Trans Athletes, and Campaign Spending on Deck
politics1 month ago

SCOTUS Close to the End: Birthright Citizenship, Trans Athletes, and Campaign Spending on Deck

The Supreme Court will issue its final opinions of the term, including rulings on birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, the legality of transgender athletes’ rights in school sports (Idaho/West Virginia bans), and campaign-spending rules that could expand party coordination with candidates, capping a two-day drama that follows yesterday’s Trump-related decisions.

via Politico|
#birthright-citizenship#campaign-spending#fourteenth-amendment
politics2 months ago

Cash Over Endorsements: Georgia Race Tests Trump’s Influence

Georgia’s Rick Jackson spent a record nearly $100 million to defeat Trump’s endorsed candidate Burt Jones in the GOP governor primary, showing that massive spending can outweigh a presidential endorsement and signaling limits to Trump’s sway even as he posts a string of wins elsewhere. The results were mixed across the map, with some Trump-backed candidates succeeding (e.g., Barry Moore in Alabama) and others faltering or heading to runoffs, underscoring a nuanced, not all-powerful, influence in 2026 primaries.

via Politico|
#campaign-spending#endorsements#georgia
Steyer's $216 Million Bet for California Governor Falls Short
politics2 months ago

Steyer's $216 Million Bet for California Governor Falls Short

Billionaire Tom Steyer spent a record $216 million on his California gubernatorial bid but failed to advance to the November general election, finishing behind Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra in the primary. Analysts cite ad saturation, message fatigue, and voter skepticism about a billionaire candidate, despite early polling gains; Steyer endorsed Becerra after the results, highlighting ongoing challenges for self-funded candidates in California.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#campaign-spending#governors-race
politics2 months ago

Steyer’s populist gamble in California fizzles after record spending

Tom Steyer spent over $200 million campaigning to succeed Gavin Newsom with an anti-corporate, populist platform, but his wealth-created narrative failed to win over pivotal progressive voters, who doubted his authenticity and viewed him through the baggage of his fortune and past investments. Despite targeting utilities, taxes on the rich, and single-payer health care, Steyer couldn’t overcome the paradox of railing against corporations while being a billionaire, and he finished behind Xavier Becerra and a Republican challenger, underscoring the limits of elite spending in a crowded, uninspiring race.

via Politico|
#becerra#california-politics#campaign-spending
Californians Await Verdict as Governor Race Vote-Counting Drags On
politics2 months ago

Californians Await Verdict as Governor Race Vote-Counting Drags On

California's gubernatorial race remains unsettled as officials continue counting uncounted primary ballots, with Steve Hilton narrowly leading and Xavier Becerra close behind; under the top-two system, the finalists to face off in November may not be known for days or weeks, and mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by June 9 remain valid beyond the deadline. The contest is the most expensive gubernatorial race on record, with about $316 million spent on ads, largely by Tom Steyer, and other statewide races and the Los Angeles mayoral runoff remain too close to call.

via The Guardian|
#california#campaign-spending#governor-race
Virginia’s rural voters face off in a high-stakes redistricting clash ahead of the midterms
politics4 months ago

Virginia’s rural voters face off in a high-stakes redistricting clash ahead of the midterms

Republicans in rural Virginia are being mobilized to oppose a Democratic-led redistricting referendum that would redraw the state’s congressional map, a fight amplified by large Democratic ad spending (over $48 million) and GOP counter-messaging. The campaign, which included rallies in the Shenandoah Valley and warnings from Republican-aligned figures about a MAGA power grab, underscores how the map could reshape 10 of Virginia’s 11 House seats. Democrats argue the plan would curb urban-rural distortions, while Republicans warn it threatens rural voices. A Washington Post poll shows 52% of likely voters support the referendum, and early voting data hint a Democratic edge as election day approaches Tuesday; legal challenges to the map continue in court.

via CNN|
#campaign-spending#elections-2026#politics
politics4 months ago

Self-Funding GOP Outlier Reshapes Georgia’s Governor Race

Georgia’s GOP governor’s race has been upended by Rick Jackson, a self-funded billionaire whose roughly $50 million media blitz vaulted him into the frontrunner and squeezed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, while Brad Raffensperger runs a lower-profile bid. Jackson’s spending has distracted attention from other races and raised questions about how down-ballot contests will fare as MAGA loyalties and the Trump endorsement continue to influence the race.

via Politico|
#campaign-spending#georgia#governor-race
AIPAC Wins Illinois Primary Round Through Hidden PAC Spending
politics5 months ago

AIPAC Wins Illinois Primary Round Through Hidden PAC Spending

The pro-Israel group AIPAC backed two Illinois Democratic House candidates in the 2026 primaries—Donna Miller in the 2nd and Melissa Bean in the 8th—using affiliated PACs to funnel millions and disguise the spend. The wins mark a comeback after prior losses and show AIPAC’s continued ability to influence primaries, though other races (like Laura Fine in the 9th) went against them and several progressives criticized the tactic as overly centrist branding.

via Axios|
#aipac#campaign-spending#democratic-primary
Paxton Survives Mega Ad Assault in Texas Senate Primary
politics6 months ago

Paxton Survives Mega Ad Assault in Texas Senate Primary

Despite more than $60 million in GOP-backed ads aimed at defeating him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains the front-runner in the March 3 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Cornyn warns Paxton’s nomination could hurt Republicans in November, but Paxton maintain­s base loyalty, a favorable runoff dynamic with a third candidate, and late ads as he eyes a possible victory and general-election appeal. Trump has not endorsed Paxton.

via Punchbowl News|
#campaign-spending#cornyn#paxton
Plaid Cymru claims Caerphilly seat as Labour overspends in by-election bid
politics7 months ago

Plaid Cymru claims Caerphilly seat as Labour overspends in by-election bid

Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle won the Caerphilly Senedd by-election, defeating Labour which spent about £98,000 but finished third; Reform UK was runner-up with around £96,000 spent, while Plaid spent about £46,900. Triggered by Hefin David’s death, the contest ended Labour’s long-held Caerphilly seat. Spending details included Airbnb staff accommodation bookings and advertising, with Labour's spend roughly £26.51 per vote.

via BBC|
#by-election#caerphilly#campaign-spending