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September 19, 2026
Voter Engagement Groups Sound Alarm on Funding Shortfalls Ahead of Midterms
- Left-leaning voter engagement organizations report funding levels nearly 40% lower than previous midterm cycles, raising concerns about their ability to mobilize voters.
- Groups focused on communities of color are particularly affected, with many scaling back operations and staffing due to reduced donor support.
- The Democratic National Committee acknowledges funding challenges but emphasizes its own voter protection initiatives while the overall funding landscape remains precarious.
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- Left-leaning voting groups sound alarm on midterms funding shortfallsSep 19, 2026 at 11:51 AM · AP
- Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnoutSep 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM · ABC News