The 2022 midterms were the most expensive ever, with a record-breaking $14.4 billion spent on the election. This is a staggering amount of money, and it is a sign of the growing influence of money in politics.
The 2022 midterms saw a surge in spending from both parties. Democrats spent $7.2 billion, while Republicans spent $7.2 billion. This is a significant increase from the 2018 midterms, when Democrats spent $5.2 billion and Republicans spent $4.2 billion.
The increase in spending was driven by a number of factors. First, the 2022 midterms were the first midterms since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which allowed for unlimited spending by corporations and unions. This allowed for a surge in spending from outside groups, such as Super PACs and dark money organizations.
Second, the 2022 midterms were the first midterms since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This act cut taxes for corporations and the wealthy, and allowed them to spend more money on political campaigns.
Finally, the 2022 midterms saw a surge in spending from individual donors. This was due to the rise of small-dollar donations, which allowed individuals to make small donations to candidates and causes they support.
The 2022 midterms were the most expensive ever, and it is a sign of the growing influence of money in politics. This is a troubling trend, as it allows wealthy individuals and corporations to have an outsized influence on the political process. It is important that we take steps to reduce the influence of money in politics, and ensure that all voices are heard in the political process.
The 2022 midterms were the most expensive ever
