Getting in the (literal) swamp: Corruption becomes a $275 million fight in the midterm ad wars

Getting in the (literal) swamp: Corruption becomes a $275 million fight in the midterm ad wars

By Patrick Svitek, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Candidates are trading accusations of being beholden to big donors, debating who wants to restrict congressional stock trading more and running ads in which they stand in literal swamps. Fighting corruption has emerged as one of the biggest issues of the midterms, shaping battleground races from coast

Corruption emerges as key issue for 2026 US midterms: FT

The focus on corruption in the 2026 midterms could reshape political trust, influence voter behavior, and alter party dynamics significantly.