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Money Talks in the Big Races: Democrats Lead the Ad Game

USATuesday, October 21, 2025
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Key Races See Heavy Spending

California:

  • Democrats: $66 million on ads for redistricting measure
  • Critics: Claim it's a power grab
  • Opposing Side: Spent nearly $28 million

Virginia:

  • Abigail Spanberger (D): Outspent Republican rival significantly
  • Focus: Economic issues, tying opponent to former President Trump
  • Opponent: Targets Spanberger on social issues, like transgender policies in schools

New Jersey:

  • Democrats: Spent more on ads than Republicans
  • Focus: Economic issues, convincing voters their policies will fix the state's problems

Potential Presidential Hopefuls Join the Fray

  • Strategy: Stumping for Democratic candidates to build their own profiles
  • Question: Will it pay off?

The Big Question

  • Does more money mean more votes?
  • Elections Heating Up: With so much money and star power involved, the outcome is uncertain.

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