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Philadelphia InquirerSaturday, 9 May 2026

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Big money flooding into congressional race

The three candidates for the 3rd Congressional District have spent a combined $1.8 million, and super PACs have spent more than double.

How they framed it

The paper leads with a factual examination of campaign finance, focusing on the sheer volume of outside spending in a local primary rather than partisan infighting.

Context

The 3rd Congressional District primary in Philadelphia is attracting significant funding, highlighting the increasing influence of super PACs and outside money in historically local or safe-seat races.

Striking phrase

Big money flooding

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