AI-backed super PACs have spent more than $43 million in the 2026 congressional cycle, with a Manhattan Democratic primary emerging as the central battleground. The spending pits OpenAI-aligned groups against Anthropic-backed forces over how tightly AI should be regulated.
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California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax has qualified for the November ballot after supporters submitted enough signatures. Backers still have until June 25 to decide whether to proceed as opponents, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and major tech figures, mobilize against it.
Colin Allred wins the Democratic runoff against incumbent Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd Congressional District, setting up a November contest against the Republican nominee. The campaign featured sharp disputes over immigration and financial records.
Illinois Democratic primaries showcased Governor JB Pritzker’s political influence, particularly through his substantial financial support for Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, who won the U.S. Senate primary and could become the sixth Black woman in the Senate if victorious in the general election. Stratton’s campaign, backed by prominent endorsements and opposition to ICE, overcame strong fundraising and polling by her main rival, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, highlighting Pritzker’s sway in state politics ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid. Additionally, outside spending from pro-Israel, cryptocurrency, and AI groups totaled over $52 million across key races, reflecting the growing impact of specialized interest groups on primary outcomes.