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Florida GOP sues to block Democrats’ Hope scandal TV ad

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 6:23 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Florida GOP sues

Florida Republican Party sued Democrats and media to block a TV ad about the Hope Florida scandal.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) leads Democrat David Jolly by two points in the Florida governor race.
Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) leads Democrat Angie Nixon by four points in the U.S. Senate race.
Amendment 3 receives 50% support, 30% opposition and 14% undecided, below the 60% supermajority needed.

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Republicans spend $61M

Republican groups have poured $61 million into Iowa’s Senate race, outspending Democrats’ $55 million.
Republican candidate Ashley Hinson holds $6.9 million cash on hand, nearly three times Democrat Josh Turek’s amount.
Democrat Troy Jackson has raised $20.4 million in Maine, with $4 million unspent as of September 30.
Republican Senator Susan Collins has raised $24 million and retained $5.4 million in the bank.

History

Historical Context

The 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, signed by President George W. Bush, outlawed soft-money contributions and reshaped U.S. election financing. The Federal Election Commission reported that the 2004 presidential race saw $1.5 billion in total campaign spending, a 30 % increase from 1996. Today, Florida Republicans suing over a Hope Florida ad and Iowa’s $61 million Republican war chest echo the post-BCRA surge in partisan spending and litigation. These patterns suggest that despite the act’s intent, money’s influence persists, prompting calls for stricter disclosure rules and enforcement.

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Florida GOP sues

Florida Republican Party sued Democrats and media to block a TV ad about the Hope Florida scandal.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) leads Democrat David Jolly by two points in the Florida governor race.
Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) leads Democrat Angie Nixon by four points in the U.S. Senate race.
Amendment 3 receives 50% support, 30% opposition and 14% undecided, below the 60% supermajority needed.

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