Outside Groups Invest Millions in Key Senate Races

Why it matters locally: While the immediate focus of outside spending highlighted in this national report is on races like New Hampshire, similar dynamics are expected to play out in Georgia's upcoming statewide elections, including any potential Senate contests, given the state's recent history as a political battleground.

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.