Mystery money floods US midterm election campaigns
Summary
Dark money-backed outside groups have poured more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign, with super PAC spending heavily favoring Republicans. Elon Musk alone has contributed nearly $450 million to Republican groups as attack ads surge in key Senate races.
Key Points
- Five outside groups funded by dark money have spent more than $1 billion on the US midterm election campaign.
- Elon Musk has contributed almost $450 million to Republican groups, including the Senate Leadership Fund.
- Democrats hold an edge in direct donations to candidates and party committees, especially in competitive races.
- Super PACs are concentrating spending on Senate contests and attack ads, including in Texas and Ohio.
