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California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks at a political event in 2019. At that time, Becerra was the state's attorney general. (Gage Skidmore)

KPI: Political ad spending expected to hit $12 billion as midterm races heat up

Broadcast television remains the largest projected category at $4.88 billion for this year’s races, KPI said.


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