Financial Post
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May 18, 2026
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DraftKings, Meta, AI Firms Have a New Election Playbook: Flood State-Level Races With Cash
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DraftKings, Meta, and other artificial intelligence (AI) firms are increasingly turning to state-level races as a new front in their political spending strategies. These companies are leveraging their financial resources to back candidates across various states, aiming to influence the outcome of local elections.
The strategy involves a combination of direct campaign contributions and support through super Political Action Committees (PACs). This approach allows these tech giants to navigate federal restrictions on political spending while still exerting significant influence at the state lev…
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