Reader Q&A: who’s spending big on the midterms? Our reporters take your questions

Who are the groups backing candidates in the midterms – and why? In our second live discussion ahead of the elections, Joseph Gedeon, Dara Kerr and Chris Stein will join us at 11am EDT on Friday 25 September to answer your questions about who is supporting the November races Welcome to our second live Q&A about the upcoming midterm elections. Today, our reporters will be joining us to answer your questions about who is funding the campaigns, where the money is going and how it’s shaping the election outlook ahead of the votes on 3 November. In the past few months our reporting team has covered in depth: How major companies that urged Congress to strengthen the Voting Rights Act continue to contribute to state political groups that are actively working to undermine the legislation . The vast extent of spending by crypto money and big tech to shape this year’s races. Aipac and its linked Super Pacs’ role in funding Democratic candidates facing opponents from the progressive left. Continue reading...