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Political Fundraising Battle Heats Up

Updated 2026-10-16 19:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Democrats are raising significant funds for competitive Senate races, while Republicans benefit from support from Elon Musk and his super PAC. Capitol Hill leaders brace for a challenging next Congress regardless of the election outcome.

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The Hill
Democrats running in competitive Senate races are raking in cash as they race to close the financial gap with Republicans, who have been buoyed in part by Elon Musk and his super PAC. Democrat James Talarico’s campaign for Texas Senate alone raised a staggering $60 million between July, August and S
2026-10-16 19:05 UTC
Axios
Have some sympathy for Capitol Hill's leaders next year, no matter who wins in November.😩 Why it matters: The next Congress promises a thousand different ways to be miserable. And three of the big four
2026-10-16 19:47 UTC
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