CNBC analysis finds: Republican mega-donors dominate 2026 midterm elections, crypto and AI funding surges
An analysis of Federal Election Commission records by CNBC shows that 14 of the 20 largest donor groups leaned Republican in the 2026 midterm elections, contributing a total of $1.2 billion. Funding from the cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and online gambling industries surged, with seven of the largest donor groups having primary ties to these sectors, contributing approximately $377.1 million, nearly one-third of the total from the top 20 donors. Notable donors include Andreessen Horowitz (approximately $91.3 million), OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife ($50 million), Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (approximately $55.1 million), Crypto.com operator Foris Dax Inc. ($38.6 million), and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (approximately $90.6 million).
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