LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Data from AdImpact shows Michigan had $767-million in political advertising in the 2026 election cycle, which is the fourth-highest in the U.S.
Almost $390-million of that were spent on the U.S. Senate race, with nearly $290-million spent after the primary from August 5th to November 3rd.
The 7th District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Tom Barrett and Democratic challenger William Lawrence, who won and ousted Barrett, had the most ad purchases at close to $50.5-million.
The 10th District U.S. House race had $48-million in ads.
The 4th District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga of Zeeland and state Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo had almost $32-million in ads.
McCann knocked Huizenga out of office with his win.
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