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- U.S. companies donated a record $646 million to political campaigns in the 18 months through June 2026.
- Koch Inc. and online sports-betting firms each contributed roughly $76 million to the November 3 midterm elections.
- Big Tobacco and cannabis firms gave heavily, mainly to Republicans, making up about one-third of $1.7 billion since 2010.
- Rick Claypool warned the surge threatens democracy, while Tom Garrett called corporate spending a free-speech right.
