Money Talks in the Big Races: Democrats Lead the Ad Game

Key Races See Heavy Spending

California:

• Democrats: $66 million on ads for redistricting measure
• Critics: Claim it's a power grab
• Opposing Side: Spent nearly $28 million

Virginia:

• Abigail Spanberger (D): Outspent Republican rival significantly
• Focus: Economic issues, tying opponent to former President Trump
• Opponent: Targets Spanberger on social issues, like transgender policies in schools

New Jersey:

• Democrats: Spent more on ads than Republicans
• Focus: Economic issues, convincing voters their policies will fix the state's problems

Potential Presidential Hopefuls Join the Fray

• Strategy: Stumping for Democratic candidates to build their own profiles
• Question: Will it pay off?

The Big Question

• Does more money mean more votes?
• Elections Heating Up: With so much money and star power involved, the outcome is uncertain.