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The billionaire candidate boom

The Hill · May 7, 2026, 12:00 PM

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Billionaires in both parties loom large over the political landscape, and more are jumping into the ring with high-profile runs for office during this year’s midterms. The 2024 election was the most expensive election in history, with nearly 20 percent of a whopping $15.9 billion total coming from b

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