Iowa Senate candidate Michael Franken raised millions ahead of the state's Democratic primary to beat the expected nominee.

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Millions of dollars fuel political upset in the Iowa Senate Democratic primary


On Tuesday, Iowa Democrats chose retired Navy Vice Admiral Michael Franken to challenge longtime incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley (R–Iowa) in the U.S. Senate general election. Franken raised millions of dollars and overcame trailing poll numbers to best the expected nominee, former Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D–Iowa).

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Torrez won costly Democratic primary race for attorney general in New Mexico

Candidates running to be New Mexico's top law enforcement officer raised more than $3 million ahead of the state's primary.

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Crypto industry executives spend millions on political contributions as Washington weighs industry regulations

Crypto industry leaders have poured tens of millions of dollars into political contributions in the 2022 election cycle.

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