‘Pop-up’ super PACs spend about $637 million in 2026 midterm races

CNBC reports 22 late-forming super PACs spent about $637 million in 2026 congressional races, sometimes before voters could see their donors. A separate CNBC item says crypto-linked groups have put more than $200 million into the midterms.

Timeline

1. 31 Oct, 12:00 UTCCNBC reports $637M from pop-up super PACs

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• ‘Pop-up’ super PACs pour $637 million into 2026 midterm racesCNBC
• Crypto industry pours more than $200 million into 2026 midterms to pressure Congress on favorable rulesCNBC