Legacy Topic: Elections

The average challenger in a House race in the 2014 midterms had about $60,000 of “cash on hand,” as it’s called. The average Senate challenger had about $750,000, according to the Center for Responsive Politics in Washington. Wait until you see what candidates have in their coffers for this election.  Sarah Menendez/Marketplace  

The ads tell the story as Democrats and Republicans work to ease voters' fears about pre-existing conditions.

The ads tell the story as Democrats and Republicans work to ease voters' fears about pre-existing conditions.

High net worth giving is making this midterm campaign one of the most expensive ever.

High net worth giving is making this midterm campaign one of the most expensive ever.

More women are contributing money, and more of that money is backing female candidates.

When President Trump, like his predecessors, stumps for local politicians, local taxpayers foot the bill.

If the Oakland measure is approved, it would be the state's first such tax.

This campaign season, millions of dollars are being spent to convince young voters to register and vote in the midterm elections.

The companies that still donate are also becoming more transparent.