Political parties boast new clout and cash in midterms thanks to US Supreme Court

By: David Lightman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 1,391

Last Updated: 1 hour, 50 minutes ago

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A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision makes it easier for political parties to put their stamp on the most important campaigns, just as the struggle heats up for control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Simply put, the ruling “gives the parties more money to spend,” said David Kolker, senior counsel at the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center.

In a 6-3 decision on June 30, the court struck down limits on how much political parties could spend …

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