A leading Democratic super PAC, WinSenate, has significantly increased its advertising expenditures in crucial Senate races this week. The super PAC, aligned with national Democrats and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, disclosed a total of $33.9 million in new independent expenditures.
The primary focus of the ad buys was on supporting vulnerable Democratic incumbents in key states. In Ohio, WinSenate allocated $10.5 million to back Sen. Sherrod Brown, while $6 million was directed towards supporting Sen. Bob Casey in Pennsylvania.
Additional significant spending included $3.4 million in Arizona, $3.2 million in Nevada, $2.9 million in Wisconsin, $2.8 million in Michigan, $2.6 million in Maryland, and $2.5 million in Montana.
Notably absent from WinSenate's targets this week were Senate races in Florida and Texas. This contrasts with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee's plans to launch multimillion-dollar ad campaigns in both states.
The decision to focus on defending vulnerable seats and expanding the electoral map comes as Republicans are poised to gain Senate seats in West Virginia and Montana. The Maryland race, typically a safe Democratic stronghold, has garnered attention due to the entry of popular former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan, leading to increased Republican enthusiasm and outside spending.
WinSenate's strategic ad buys in Maryland, totaling over $5 million, reflect the party's efforts to prevent a potential upset that could further jeopardize their Senate majority. These investments, though precautionary, are crucial as Democrats navigate a challenging electoral landscape.
