Billionaire George Soros has donated $102 million ahead of the midterms—and now the Democrats are coming out ahead

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Key facts

• Decades after Soros emerged as a major Democratic donor, his political network enters midterm season with tens of millions still available.
• Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:05:00 UTC.

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1. 07:05 UTC · Fortune

   Billionaire George Soros has donated $102 million ahead of the midterms—and now the Democrats are coming out ahead

2. 14:30 UTC · BBC Business

   US jobs market sees sharp slowdown ahead of midterm elections

3. 20:49 UTC · Fortune

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