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Money usually wins elections. Billionaires have already poured $433 million into the 2026 midterms—and 80% of it is going to Republicans

First publishedJul 27, 07:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 27, 12:17 UTC · 8m ago
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Money usually wins elections. Billionaires have already poured $433 million into the 2026 midterms—and 80% of it is going to Republicans
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Billionaires have poured $433 million into the 2026 midterms, with 80% going to Republicans.

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Billionaires have spent a lot of money on the 2026 midterms. They have given $433 million to politicians. Most of this money, 80%, is going to Republicans.

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This is important because it shows how much money can influence elections. It also raises questions about the power of wealthy individuals in politics.

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How much money have billionaires spent on the 2026 midterms?
Billionaires have spent $433 million.
Who are the biggest beneficiaries of this money?
The 50 biggest-spending billionaire families and the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc.
What percentage of the money is going to Republicans?
80%
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The outlets report on the large amount of money spent by billionaires on the 2026 midterms, with a focus on the Republican beneficiaries. The tone is neutral and informative.

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    Billionaires are spending a lot of money on the 2026 midterms.

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    FortuneReports on the large amount of money spent by billionaires.
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    Most of the money is going to Republicans.

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    FortuneNotes that nearly 80 cents of every dollar is backing Republicans.
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