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A Campaign Is A Billionaires Favorite Bet.

Billionaires Spend Big In Our Elections—And Too Often We See Them Get Their Way.

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Brandon Clark
Aug 09, 2026
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(Graphic: Center for Environmental Health)

It’s no secret billionaires and the wealthy spend massively in US elections, but many underestimate the effect this has. In 2026, billionaires have spent $433 million just in the midterm cycle.

80% of these benefits have went to republican candidates.

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