Midterm Madness: El-Sayed Wins, Overcomes $62 Million Corporate Spending Spree

Midterm Madness: El-Sayed Wins, Overcomes $62 Million Corporate Spending Spree 🗳️ Welcome to Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on 2026 election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday. 👇 Further down in this newsletter: • AIPAC’s $30 million face-plant. • How 2026 became the data center midterms. • What do Democratic voters think of Hakeem Jeffries? 👍 This pop-up newsletter is one of many exclusive benefits we provide to our paid subscribers. The Lever’s work is made possible by our readers. to gain full access. Upgrade Now For Access STORIES TO GO In a hurry? These are the top election-related headlines in the country this week. 🪖 The Trump administration is rushing to rebuild the election security infrastructure it dismantled, as Democrats fear the president will deploy troops at the polls in November. 💰 Elon Musk is reactivating his super PAC and plans to spend massive sums on behalf of Republicans and conservative causes in the midterm elections. 🗳️ Missouri voters rejected a ballot measure eliminating the state’s income tax, while former “Squad” member Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) lost her primary to incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell for the second time. SPONSORED Unknown number calling? It’s not random… Scammers don’t pick phone numbers at random. They buy your data from brokers, leading to phishing, impersonation, and identity theft. Use Incogni to take control of your personal information. Get 55% off for annual plans with coupon code LEVER. Protect Your Data STATE OF THE RACE And… scene. After razor-thin margins left the race undecided through the night, Michigan’s pivotal Democratic Senate primary has been called for Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official whose campaign centered on affordability, Medicare for All, and ending U.S. military aid to Israel. El-Sayed will battle former FBI officer and Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the general election. El-Sayed’s triumph over Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens represents a major upset, considering outside groups spent... This full story is for paid subscribers. Select Your Paid Subscription Already have an account? Sign in