A top conservative group is spending $5 million on key House races in six swing states, targeting Democrats with ads accusing them of being soft on crime. This comes as Republicans face a wave of donor enthusiasm from the left for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign.
The Harris-Walz campaign for president and vice president is launching a major advertising push, spending $370 million on digital and television ads to reach voters in key battleground states. This comes after the Trump campaign and allied groups secured a majority of ad time in August, reversing the Democrats’ previous advantage. The Harris-Walz campaign aims to regain its footing with a strategic advertising plan targeting popular TV shows and streaming platforms.
Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon are attracting attention as they could indicate the party’s leanings in the upcoming presidential election year. In the state’s 3rd Congressional District, candidates Maxine Dexter and Susheela Jayapal are leading in fundraising with similar platforms. The 5th Congressional District race, considered one of the most competitive in the country, pits establishment candidate Janelle Bynum against progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who lost in the 2022 midterm primary.
