Outside Groups Invest Millions in Key Senate Races

Why it matters locally: While Hawaii does not have a Senate race this year, the national balance of power in the U.S. Senate, which these outside groups aim to influence, can affect federal legislation and policy decisions that impact the state.

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.