# Parties Gain New Power to Fund Campaigns | Wichita News

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Published: 2026-07-19T14:47:28+00:00
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The Supreme Court just handed political parties a major win—removing spending caps on campaign support for specific candidates. With midterms looming and Congress at stake, this ruling empowers parties to direct funds more strategically, boosting their influence over election outcomes. While Super PACs still dominate fundraising, parties now have greater control, as seen when Maine Democrats pulled support from a candidate amid controversy. This decision continues the court’s trend of loosening campaign finance rules, aiming to level the playing field—but money remains just one piece of the puzzle, with voter mood and candidate reputation still critical. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/423568e001f2f2ed

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