Democratic National Committee

Rule Changes

Opposed the ruling

For 25 years, a national party could spend only a fixed amount working hand-in-hand with its own candidate. In Ohio in 2022, that cap sat between $130,600 and about $4 million for a Senate race. On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court erased the limit entirely.

Updated Jun 30

Rule Changes

Citing special election results as evidence of 2026 momentum

Republicans have held Texas Senate District 9 since 1991. On February 1, 2026, a 33-year-old aircraft mechanic and union leader flipped it by 14 points—in a district Trump carried by 17 points just 14 months earlier. Taylor Rehmet was outspent roughly 10-to-1, lacked Trump's endorsement (his opponent had it), and won anyway.

Updated May 26