Summary
Democrats are spending significantly more money on advertising compared to Republicans for upcoming elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This spending aims to influence key races and is seen as a preview of the 2026 midterm elections. In contrast, Republicans are focusing on mobilizing voter turnout through President Trump's political operation.
Key Facts
- Democrats are outspending Republicans in advertisements for elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
- Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate in Virginia, and her allies spent $50 million on ads versus $25 million by her Republican opponent.
- In New Jersey, Democrats led by Mikie Sherrill spent $61 million on ads, compared to $41 million by Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
- Pennsylvania's Supreme Court race also sees Democrats significantly outspending Republicans, focusing on abortion rights in their ads.
- Virginia's attorney general race is an exception, with the Republican incumbent spending twice as much as the Democratic challenger.
- California's Proposition 50 is backed by significant Democratic-favored ad spending, totaling $94 million against $37 million in opposition.
- Republicans are launching a multimillion-dollar voter turnout effort in Virginia and New Jersey, driven by President Trump's political team.
- This election spending and strategy serve as a test for the 2026 midterm elections.
