$10 Billion+ Spent on 2024 Election Ads

More than $10.5 billion has been spent on campaign ads in the 2024 election cycle, a staggering sum that reflects the intensity and high stakes of this year's races. This figure represents a significant increase from the 2020 election cycle, with Democrats outspending Republicans by a considerable margin. The money is being poured into races at all levels, from the presidential contest down to county commissioner elections, with one state standing out as a particularly intense battleground.