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Political Campaigns Spend $40M on Security; States Add Metal Detectors

4/25/2026

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Federal political committees spent over $40 million on security in the 2023-24 campaign cycle.
Alaska installed Capitol metal detectors in 2025 due to heightened violence risk.
Minnesota locked most Capitol doors and requires two metal detectors for visitors after Rep. Melissa Hortman's 2026 assassination.
Alabama, Oregon, Nebraska and Utah joined 25 states allowing candidates to use campaign funds for personal security in 2026.

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Federal political committees spent over $40 million on security in the 2023-24 campaign cycle.
Alaska installed Capitol metal detectors in 2025 due to heightened violence risk.
Minnesota locked most Capitol doors and requires two metal detectors for visitors after Rep. Melissa Hortman's 2026 assassination.
Alabama, Oregon, Nebraska and Utah joined 25 states allowing candidates to use campaign funds for personal security in 2026.