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Where parties are spending the most — and pulling away — in tight midterm races

By Deseret News · October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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The 2026 midterms are on track to be the most expensive midterm cycle in history. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press By Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. The 2026 midterms, in which the House and Senate are both up for grabs, is on track to become the most expensive midterm cycle in history, according to political ad tracker AdImpact.

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