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Political ad spend hits record $11.6B for 2026 midterms, CTV takes 23% share

Political ad spend hits record $11.6B for 2026 midterms, CTV takes 23% share

TVREV’s Patrick Charland reports that AdImpact projects $11.6 billion in 2026 midterm political ad spend, the most expensive midterm cycle on record, with CTV reaching $2.7 billion — 23% of total spend. Campaigns are pairing linear reach with streaming precision rather than choosing one.