Campaigns
The Texas Senate race through the eyes of a mega-influencer
Chaotic Era
“Since then, Espina has served as a kind of super-volunteer and secret weapon for the Talarico campaign—completely unpaid but consistently producing content and making public appearances alongside the candidate.”
How Wesley Hunt of Texas Is Working in Plain Sight With Outside Groups
New York Times
“Usually, such communication goes in one direction. The Hunt accounts are distinctive in that they appear to include communications by people on both sides of the supposed firewall. At least two times, the accounts replied to each other on X.”
An N.F.L. Kicker, a Yankee and a Sports Reporter Walk Into the Midterms
New York Times
“Republican strategists say a prominent sports background is a powerful advantage in an era when campaigns are expensive. Voters sometimes flock to political outsiders, and visibility can supercharge a candidacy.”
Data
Kalshi licenses election data from AP
Axios
“The AP data, available to users on Kalshi's platform, will include live vote data and native forecasts.”
Fundraising
WinRed Says Campaign Merchandise Sales Have Surpassed $250 Million
Campaigns & Elections
“according to WinRed, more than 5 million products have been purchased by over 2 million supporters since the donation-processing platform launched its Zero-Touch Merchandise system in 2019. The average donation tied to a merchandise purchase is about 32 percent higher than a typical online contribution, WinRed said.”
Technology
Secure AI Toolkit
Defending Digital Campaigns
“Even over the course of this upcoming campaign, we will likely see several new iterations of AI as the tools become more powerful, accessible, and easier to use. It’s highly likely that staff members and volunteers are bringing some experience using AI to your organization. Therefore, campaigns must adopt a thoughtful and proactive approach addressing technological, human, and operational challenges to ensure success and reduce risk.”