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Who is funding the 2026 US midterms? Top 15 donors pour over $1.5 billion into the elections

US midterm elections 2026: The 2026 US midterm elections are projected to be the most expensive in history, driven by significant donations. Major contributors include Elon Musk and various Republican and Democratic nonprofit organizations. Contributions have focused on supporting candidates, super PACs, and interest groups related to technology and cryptocurrency.…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Sean Duffy’s son-in-law hopes Trump endorsement will overcome GOP pushback in Wisconsin congressional race

Duffy’s son-in-law faces a former Iranian hostage and a dog musher in the congressional race

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Trump mega-donors pause Wisconsin development project, citing economic uncertainty

Uline, owned by billionaire Republicans Richard and Liz Uihlein, halts construction of a new facility in Kenosha

The Guardian - US · May 13

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Investigation urged into immigration practices of company owned by Maga donors

Milwaukee city council member calls for inquiry into Uline’s previous ‘shuttle program’ to bring in Mexican workers

The Guardian - US · Feb 25

Inside the climate group working everywhere but DC: ‘You can still have huge wins’

Climate Cabinet supports candidates in state and city races as the federal government ignores the climate crisis

The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025

Trump mega-donor privately mocked his claim to have upper hand with China

Liz Uihlein sent staff email with cartoon of Trump saying ‘I hold the cards’ to which Xi says ‘the cards are made in China’

The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2025

Trump tariffs derailed by law firm that received money from his richest backers

Previous backers of libertarian Liberty Justice Center include billionaires Robert Mercer and Richard Uihlein

The Guardian - US · May 29, 2025

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Wisconsin supreme court race a litmus test for Elon Musk’s political power

The high-stakes race will determine which party will control a court that will rule on abortion and voting rights

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2025

The billionaires at Trump's inauguration

Beyond top execs from Meta, Apple and Amazon, a slew of ultra-wealthy donors are expected to attend

Salon · Jan 20, 2025

Republicans lose on abortion again

Republicans want to impose their policies on unwilling voters, just like they'll force childbirth on women

Salon · Aug 9, 2023

Ohioans vote in election that could determine future of majority rule

Voters weigh in on constitutional amendment process in decision with huge consequences for abortion rights

The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2023

The election that could determine the future of democracy in Ohio

Ohio will be voting on a measure that makes it harder to amend the constitution in a high-stakes election – and the Republican proposal is ‘minority rule’, experts say

The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2023

The far-right financier giving millions to the Republican party to fight ‘woke communists’

Financier Thomas Klingenstein has become one of the largest donors to the party and has increasingly used his resources to pursue a hard-edged version of rightwing politics

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2023

More Than 80% Of Contributions To Campaigns Surrounding Ohio Issue 1 Came From Outside The State

Campaigns supporting or opposing Ohio Issue 1 have raised a combined $32.25 million.

Zenger · Jul 31, 2023

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Ballotpedia · Jul 31, 2023

More than 80% of contributions to campaigns surrounding Ohio Issue 1 came from outside the state

Campaigns supporting or opposing Ohio Issue 1 have raised a combined $32.25 million. More than 80% of contributions for and against Issue 1 came from out-of-state donors. Issue 1, which is on a special election ballot for Aug. 8, 2023, would make three changes to the ballot measure process in…

Roll Call · Jul 20, 2023

At the Races: Anti-woke appropriating - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Salon · Jun 2, 2023

Thomas and Paxton: Oligarchy at work

Clarence Thomas and Ken Paxton's high-end corruption isn't about a few "bad apples." It's how our system works

The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2023

Election-denying donors pour millions into key Wisconsin supreme court race

‘An organized group of insurrectionists’ is seeking to swing a vote with big implications for voting rights, redistricting and abortion

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The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2023

In Wisconsin’s supreme court race, a super-rich beer family calls the shots

Members of the Uihlein dynasty are pouring millions into opposite sides of one of this year’s most important elections

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2023

A closer look at campaign contributions, spending from 2022 Illinois general election

Take a deep dive into how Dan Proft, Tom Devore and others managed spending during the November election season.

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2022

The biggest losers in the US midterm elections? Republican mega-donors

Donors like Peter Thiel poured millions into candidates that no amount of money could sell to voters while Mehmet Oz self-funded a failed run

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022

Illinois GOP fundraising base has badly eroded over the years

It’s either jump into the far-right political bed with billionaire Richard Uihlein, or deal with the GOP’s stark fiscal reality and scramble every day to raise a few bucks here and there.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 9, 2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory speech spurs presidential speculation

CHICAGO — When Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker claimed victory Tuesday night over a vanquished Republican Darren Bailey for a second term as Illinois governor, he also presented himself as a possible 2024 candidate for the White House if President Joe Biden opts not to seek a second term.

Texas Observer · Nov 4, 2022

WhoDunnIt?: West Texas Billionaire Funds “Pink Slime” Journalism

Notorious right wing mega-donor Tim Dunn is directly involved with an extensive network of sites that launder advocacy of groups he funds.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022

Avalanche of mail hitting Illinois voters, but funding behind partisan ‘newspapers’ not disclosed

The publishers of controversial newspapers with heavy political messaging targeting Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker are able to avoid disclosure requirements covering campaign committees.

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