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Turning Point has also been particularly focused on the race for governor in Arizona
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These maneuvers come as Republican groups have started a massive cash injection to counter a wave of discontent from voters over the Iran war and high prices, and burgeoning Democratic momentum that has opened up the possibility of a Democrat-controlled Senate.
Key facts
- The precise amounts could change, but sources tell WIRED that Turning Point's super PAC is looking to spend $15–$20 million in ads across the three priority states
- The focus on New Hampshire, Arizona, and Nevada comes as Turning Point contends with the fact that winning those states in 2028 would offset Vice President JD Vance—or anyone else—needing to win
- Turning Point has also been particularly focused on the race for governor in Arizona, where Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs is running against Representative Andy Biggs, who endorsed President
- The most closely watched race for Republicans in New Hampshire is the Senate seat vacated by the retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, where former Republican senator John Sununu is running
Summary
A year after the assassination of cofounder Charlie Kirk, Turning Point plans to pour tens of millions of dollars into the midterm elections to help Republican candidates in key congressional and gubernatorial races, according to . The conservative grassroots group is expected to prioritize three states in the midterms—New Hampshire, Arizona, and Nevada—but will also deploy full-time field staff in seven other states where Democrats could pick up seats. The precise amounts could change, but sources tell WIRED that Turning Point's super PAC is looking to spend $15–$20 million in ads across the three priority states. The planned cash injection will pay for both a field operation as well as digital ads, and would only add to the advantage for Republicans in funding through a constellation of outside super PACs and party committees.