Democrats have spent $36 million on Epstein-related ads in midterm elections

Democrats have leaned into outrage surrounding Jeffrey Epstein to whip up voter sentiment, spending over $36 million on Epstein-related ads in the 2026 midterm elections, according to an AdImpact analysis cited by Politico.

Epstein has become a central theme as part of the midterm cycle, with candidates often trading accusations over who was somehow connected to the late sex offender. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) Senate Majority PAC alone said it spent over $20 million on Epstein ads in Senate races in Maine, Iowa, Ohio, Kansas, Georgia, and Alaska.