In Citizens United v. FEC, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that companies and other private groups have the First Amendment right to spend unlimited money in elections. In this year's midterms, voters in four states decided whether to move on their own to limit the influence of corporations and wealthy megadonors on democracy.
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Often masked by national aggregates, a range of local issues have the potential to swing close races in the U.S. midterm elections already underway.
While polling shows Gen Z is pessimistic about their ability to sway public policy, recent surveys also suggest a boost in turnout exceeding even the 2024 presidential cycle.
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