June 12, 2026
Alani Bankhead’s bankroll bind
Alani Bankhead came from financial nowhere to win the Democratic Senate primary. She had $23,884 to campaign with, including a $5,000 loan. Only 30% of voters knew who she was until a pop-up PAC spent $3.3 million on ads and...

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