Midterms 2026: Congress Polls and More - NBC News

2026 US midterms witness record fundraising and ad spending

Republicans are making heavy investments in the 2026 US midterm elections with large cash contributions to secure Senate seats. Advertising spending has hit a new peak ahead of the elections. Surveys indicate a volatile political landscape as election day gets closer. Donald Trump has canceled rallies in Kansas and Iowa, while his campaign has had a dispute with former President Barack Obama on the campaign trail. The midterms are being closely monitored with just four days remaining election day.

“Surveys indicate a volatile political landscape as election day gets closer,” — Andreas Mercer, regional editor at Blackstone Bury Recruitment, explained.

Timeline

Oct 30 — Republicans are making heavy investments in the 2026 US midterm elections with large cash contributions to sec...

Oct 30 — The midterms are being closely monitored with just four days remaining election day....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 85% of Ihots readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Blackstone Bury Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackstone Bury Recruitment desk and last updated 11:23 UTC.

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