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Schumer Is on Track to Remain Democratic Leader in Senate After Election Blowout, Aides Say

The Democratic leader still faces skeptics in his ranks and hostility from some activists, but aides say he has enough commitments of support to be elected majority leader.

Β© Alex Kent/The New York Times

Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and his political team engaged in a $550 million push to put more Senate seats in play and increase their chances of regaining the majority.

How Elon Musk Frittered Away Nearly $500 Million on the Midterm Elections

Behind the scenes, the world’s richest person spent a record amount over two years to bend the country’s politics to his will. He couldn’t.

Β© Jason Henry for The New York Times

Elon Musk has become by far the Republican Party’s biggest megadonor, spending nearly $500 million during the 2025-26 midterm election cycle.
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