Midterms: Billion-Dollar Hole Midterms: Can you buy US elections?
Billions flowed into the US congressional elections, mainly from rich supporters of the Republicans such as Elon Musk. But in many places, voters didn't let their votes be bought.
The US Democrats achieved a significant victory in the recent elections, with Hakeem Jeffries describing it as an "American tsunami". Despite Republican efforts to use large donations from billionaires and corporations to defend their power in Washington, many Democratic candidates who relied on small donations, volunteers, and direct mobilisation of their supporters emerged victorious.
The election was the most expensive in US history, with around $12 billion spent on political advertising, and the 40 largest donors contributing around $2.4 billion. Notably, Republican candidates received more than three times as much money as Democrats from exclusive large donors.
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