“Political advertising spending and reservations for the 2025–26 election cycle have reached a record $11.21 billion, surpassing the entire 2024 presidential election cycle with a week remaining before Election Day,” The Wrap reports.
Midterm Political Ad Spending Hits Record $11.21 Billion
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