A Democratic megadonor is poised to boost Jasmine Crockett

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There’s a new must-have accessory for Democratic Senate candidates in 2026: their own super PAC. Two candidates, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Texas state Rep. James Talarico, have well-funded outside groups airing ads boosting their candidacies. A Democratic megadonor could soon fund a group backing Rep. Jasmine Crockett, according to four party sources with knowledge of the discussions. Candidates in Democratic Senate primaries in Michigan and Minnesota are also expected to have super PACs, operatives said.

While the Democratic base has long been suspicious of the role big money plays in shifting public policy in favor of the wealthy, operatives said the seemingly unstoppable rise of big-spending outside groups has led many candidates and campaigns to decide they have no choice but to fight fire with fire.

“If you are running for office, you should do everything you can under the law to try to win,” said Jared Leopold, a Democratic strategist. “The arms race is only increasing, so it absolutely makes sense to set up a super PAC to win a primary when no one else is coming to help you.”

Of particular concern, multiple strategists said, are PACs set up by monied interests like the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries or the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The groups have shown a willingness to spend tens of millions of dollars on ads on unrelated topics to boost candidates they support or destroy those they oppose, and officials want to be prepared to counter their efforts.

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