Michigan’s 2026 Political Ad Spending to Reach $900 Million
September 7, 2025
Michigan political campaigns are expected to spend over $900 million in the 2026 midterms, second only to California.
Michigan political campaigns are expected to spend over $900 million in the 2026 midterms, second only to California.
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