Republicans All But Erase Trump From Campaign Ads as Midterms Near

Republicans have invested $19M in Ohio advertisements for the 2026 midterms, specifically focusing on tax law. This significant spending highlights a strategic priority, although voter discontent could potentially lead to Democratic gains in key races. Simultaneously, new data indicates that GOP midterm candidates have largely removed Donald Trump from their campaign advertisements as Election Day approaches. These two developments reflect the current strategic adjustments and spending patterns within the Republican party across different election cycles.