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Republicans Reserve $888 Million in Ads for Nov. 3

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:38 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Republican committees spent over $48 million beyond former caps in July-August 2026.
The Republican National Committee, NRSC and NRCC held about $233 million cash at the end of August.
Republicans reserved $888 million in ads through Nov. 3, while Democrats reserved $666 million.
In Texas, Republicans plan to spend up to $200 million against Democrat James Talarico.
Elon Musk’s America PAC spent $6.3 million supporting Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race.

History

Historical Context

After the Supreme Court’s June 2010 Citizens United decision removed limits on corporate and union independent expenditures, the Republican National Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee spent $165 million in the 2010 midterms, sparking a surge in super-PAC activity. By 2026 the RNC, NRSC and Elon Musk’s America PAC have earmarked $888 million and $6.3 million respectively, showing the ruling’s lasting impact on campaign financing.

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Story summary

Republican committees spent over $48 million beyond former caps in July-August 2026.
The Republican National Committee, NRSC and NRCC held about $233 million cash at the end of August.
Republicans reserved $888 million in ads through Nov. 3, while Democrats reserved $666 million.
In Texas, Republicans plan to spend up to $200 million against Democrat James Talarico.
Elon Musk’s America PAC spent $6.3 million supporting Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race.

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