Map Shows Where Republicans Outspending Democrats in Key Senate Races
Summary
With two weeks left before the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans are spending more money on ads in key Senate races than Democrats. The biggest ad spending is focused on states like Ohio, where the contest between Republican Jon Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown is very close.Key Facts
- Republicans have reserved $208 million for Senate race ads, which is 41% more than the $147 million Democrats have booked.
- In eight of the top 10 expensive Senate races, Republicans are outspending Democrats; Georgia and Kansas are exceptions.
- Nearly $2.8 billion has been spent on Senate race ads so far in 2026, with Republicans spending $1.6 billion and Democrats $1.1 billion.
- Across House, Senate, and governor races, $11.6 billion is expected to be spent in 2026, higher than 2024's $11.2 billion despite 2024 being a presidential year.
- Republicans lead spending in 8 of 10 Senate toss-up races and 25 of 42 key House races.
- Democrats are spending more on ads about rising energy and utility bills, with over $191 million dedicated to this issue in 2026 so far.
- Ohio has received $74 million in utility-related ads, followed by Michigan ($26 million) and Pennsylvania ($24 million).
- Mentions of President Donald Trump in Republican ads have dropped sharply to 1% in October, down from 47% in May.
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