Outside Groups Invest Millions in Key Senate Races

Why it matters locally: While the article focuses on New Hampshire, the national trend of significant outside spending in Senate races could influence the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, which in turn affects federal legislation, funding, and appointments that impact Connecticut.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Outside political organizations are directing significant financial resources into a select number of Senate elections. These races, including the one in New Hampshire, could influence which party controls the U.S. Senate next year. Financial disclosures indicate that approximately $50 million has been spent in the New Hampshire Senate contest by groups operating independently of candidate campaigns. This spending highlights the focus of these organizations on races with the potential to shift the partisan composition of the Senate.