How Much Are State Candidates Spending on TV Ads?
The Center for Public Integrity has been tracking the money during the current election cycle. Not surprisingly, the most cash spent in Hawaii has been on the governor’s race.
An estimated $430 million has been spent on TV ads in state races across the U.S., according to an analysis by the Center for Public Integrity.
The investigative news site even broke down where the most money was spent in a cool interactive graphic showing how much was spent by candidates, parties and outside groups.
When looking at the totals, Hawaii came in No. 28 on the list for total amount spent. But when looking at the data on the amount spent per eligible voter the Aloha State comes in at No. 10.
Most of the money spent in Hawaii on TV ads was on the governor’s race, which is expected to be a close contest between state Sen. David Ige and former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona.
Check out the map and the methodology for yourself here.
The Center for Public Integrity has been tracking how much money is spent on TV ads in state races across the U.S.
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