Corporate political spending hits $737M in 2026 midterms
The gist
Public Citizen's analysis found corporations spent about $737.3 million on the 2026 midterms, 60 percent more than 2024.
The report lands days before voters decide Congress control in a record-cost cycle.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026Public Citizen's analysis is based on Federal Election Commission disclosures through this date.
- Oct 29, 2026Public Citizen releases a report finding corporate political spending in the 2026 midterms reached about $737.3 million, a 60 percent increase from the 2024 presidential election.
- Nov 3, 2026Americans vote in the midterms to decide control of Congress.