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US Senate races in 2026 set to shatter spending records

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The 2026 US Senate races are projected to be incredibly expensive, with a significant portion of the spending focused on advertising. Less populated states like Maine and Alaska show a higher dollar-per-voter ratio for ad spending. Ohio is anticipated to host the most expensive Senate race for the second consecutive cycle, while Texas is seeing massive spending from outside GOP groups, particularly in support of Ken Paxton. AI

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US Senate races in 2026 set to shatter spending records

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Stef W. Kight ·

    The staggering cost of winning a Senate seat in 2026

    <div>Source: AdImpact, Census.gov Note: AdImpact data includes dollars spent on video advertisements on broadcast, cable and social media as well as spending estimates on streaming platforms. Chart: Stef Kight/Axios</div><p>Every voting-age Mainer could get a $167 <a href="https:…

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