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Republican megadonors dominate 2026 midterm election as crypto and AI money surges, CNBC analysis finds

Fourteen of the 20 biggest donor groups CNBC analyzed are Republican-aligned as crypto, AI and betting money reshapes 2026 midterm spending.

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CNBC· Oct 8, 1:40 PMRepublican megadonors dominate 2026 midterm election as crypto and AI money surges, CNBC analysis finds

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