Half of spending of U.S. midterm elections stays on local races

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According to a new study by nonprofit OpenSecrets, which tracks data on campaign finance and lobbying, the total spending on state and federal races for U.S. midterms election this year will exceed $16.7 billion, setting a new record. Rafael Bernal, a staff writer for The Hill, says that half of those spending stays on local races, according to data.