2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests

More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.

<img src='undefined' alt='A person fills their ballot during the first day of early voting for the midterm elections in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 16, 2026.'/><p>More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.</p><p>(Image credit: Tim Evans)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-148733' />