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2026 midterms become the most expensive election ad cycle ever
NPR · 1:03
97,884 views · 256 likes · Oct 27, 2026
If you feel like you’ve seen too many campaign ads this midterm election cycle, there are billions of reasons why.
According to AdImpact, this has officially become the most expensive election cycle ever, when it comes to campaign ads. The tally is up to $11.22 billion for ads already run and reservations through Election Day. Republicans have about a $400 million advantage. The staggering sums s…
If you feel like you’ve seen too many campaign ads this midterm election cycle, there are billions of reasons why.
According to AdImpact, this has officially become the most expensive election cycle ever, when it comes to campaign ads. The tally is up to $11.22 billion for ads already run and reservations through Election Day. Republicans have about a $400 million advantage. The staggering sums s…
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