Ad Spending in Midterm Races Crosses $1.5 Billion

“$1.5 billion has been spent on advertising for Senate and House races overall, an increase of $317 million from last week,” the Washington Post reports.

“Ohio’s U.S. Senate race continues to lead midterm advertising, with total ad spending increasing 22 percent over the past week, from $197 million to $240 million.”

CNN: The Texas money pit: Republicans are spending big trying to save Ken Paxton’s Senate bid.