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AdImpact says the 2025-2026 election cycle reached about $11.6 billion in political ad spending, the highest total on record despite there being no presidential race.
Published Nov 2, 2026, 9:00 AM EST | LehighValleyLive
The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be the most expensive cycle ever, according to political ad spending tracked by AdImpact.
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