Progressive voter contact group spends $44M on engagement efforts ahead of 2026 midterms
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Progressive group spends $44 million on voter turnout for 2026 midterm elections.
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The Progressive Turnout Project is spending $44.1 million on five voter turnout initiatives targeting key battleground states ahead of the 2026 midterms. The spending aims to help Democrats retake the House majority and gain seats in the GOP-controlled Senate.
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The Progressive Turnout Project is funding five voter engagement initiatives in key states.
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