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Dark Money Fuels Democratic Campaigns: $300 Million Surge

4/3/2026

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Dark money from undisclosed donors has surged since the Supreme Court allowed super PACs, shifting funding toward the Democratic Party.
The largest midterm donations, totaling nearly $300 million, originate from nonprofits rather than individuals.
This trend has led Democrats to rely more on these shadowy groups.
In the 2024 election cycle, about 17% of super PAC funding came from undisclosed sources, a notable rise from previous years.

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Story summary

Dark money from undisclosed donors has surged since the Supreme Court allowed super PACs, shifting funding toward the Democratic Party.
The largest midterm donations, totaling nearly $300 million, originate from nonprofits rather than individuals.
This trend has led Democrats to rely more on these shadowy groups.
In the 2024 election cycle, about 17% of super PAC funding came from undisclosed sources, a notable rise from previous years.