How is money shaping the 2026 US midterms? Guardian journalists answer reader questions
Reporters Joseph Gedeon, Dara Kerr and Chris Stein fielded reader questions on campaign fundraising, PAC spending and the role of AI in the midterm elections.
Reporters Joseph Gedeon, Dara Kerr and Chris Stein fielded reader questions on campaign fundraising, PAC spending and the role of AI in the midterm elections.
Campaign finance data show sitting members of Congress with commanding fundraising leads in many of the toss-up races expected to decide control of the House in 2026.

Journalists Joseph Gedeon, Dara Kerr and Chris Stein will host a live Q&A on who is funding candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Chuck Schumer say the fossil fuel industry secured an estimated $190bn in tax breaks and subsidies after responding to Trump's campaign donation appeals.

Research reveals £179m in donations from wealthy individuals to British political parties since 2019.

CNBC reports that pro-Trump political organizations are ramping up advertising spending as Democratic Senate candidates maintain a financial edge heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

The former prime minister calls for campaign finance reform, citing Reform party's multi-million-pound donations as a 'wake-up call.'

British authorities are investigating whether a major donation to Nigel Farage's party violated foreign political donation rules.

Analysis suggests the party's record windfall from two billionaire backers could strengthen its campaign machine while exposing it to accusations of being bankrolled by the ultra-wealthy.

A government minister has said Andy Burnham intends to address the influence of large political donors, as some MPs call for a cap on UK-based contributions.