Dark Money Floods 2026 Midterm Election Campaigns

Anonymous donors are channeling hundreds of millions into upcoming midterm races through opaque funding vehicles, significantly shaping campaign advertising without public disclosure.

31 Aug, 09:02 — 31 Aug, 09:02

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NYTMostly Factual1d ago

Midterm Races Are Drowning in Dark Money

Dark money is flooding the 2026 midterm elections, allowing donors to spend heavily on ads without revealing their identities. Shane Goldmacher, a New York Times political correspondent, explains how donors are able to hide their involvement.

By Shane Goldmacher, Nour Idriss, June Kim and Lauren Pruitt

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Dark Money Floods 2026 Midterm Election Campaigns

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