Billionaires Shape US Politics Money, Lobbying and Power As of October 23, 2026, the 50 largest donors and organizations have pledged about $2.77 billion to the US legislative election cycle, according to the Washington Post. The volume reveals how big capital and corporate interests occupy a central place in campaign financing and attempts to influence political decisions. Ricky Cariotti / The Washington Post.

Billionaires Shape US Politics Money, Lobbying and Power As of October 23, 2026, the 50 largest donors and organizations have pledged about $2.77 billion to the US legislative election cycle, according to the Washington Post. The volume reveals how big capital and corporate interests occupy a central place in campaign financing and attempts to influence political decisions. Ricky Cariotti / The Washington Post.