Corporate Political Donations Hit Record $646 Million Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Companies donated a record $646 million to U.S. political campaigns in the 18 months through June, according to an analysis by Public Citizen of Federal Election Commission filings. The amount is about 40% higher...
Michigan Senate Primary Turns Into Nail-Biter as El-Sayed Holds Slim Lead
Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary became a closely watched showdown between progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Representative Haley Stevens, with El-Sayed holding a narrow 49%–47% lead after about 90% of the votes were...
Sports Betting Industry Election Spending Tops $72 Million in U.S. Midterms
The U.S. online sports betting industry has spent at least $72 million on the 2026 midterm elections, making it the third-largest corporate political donor behind the cryptocurrency and technology sectors. Major betting companies including...