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Republicans Outspend Democrats $36M on Immigration Ads, Public Backs Pathway

7/17/2026

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Republicans outspent Democrats by $36 million on immigration ads Jan-June 2026, running nearly 300 ads versus 62.
Republicans spent $53 million, ran $831k and $928k spots, while Democrats spent $17 million and used two Illinois Future PAC ads over $800k each supporting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s ICE-abolition stance.
A July Gallup poll found most Americans favor a citizenship pathway, while Republicans support Border Patrol agents, deportations and banning sanctuary cities.

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Republicans outspent Democrats by $36 million on immigration ads Jan-June 2026, running nearly 300 ads versus 62.
Republicans spent $53 million, ran $831k and $928k spots, while Democrats spent $17 million and used two Illinois Future PAC ads over $800k each supporting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s ICE-abolition stance.
A July Gallup poll found most Americans favor a citizenship pathway, while Republicans support Border Patrol agents, deportations and banning sanctuary cities.