Reid Hoffman Gives Millions to Democrats in Late Spending Spree
Reid Hoffman has given $8 million to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin since late September. The money supports David Crowley's race for governor against Republican Tom Tiffany.
$2 million came Sept. 24, then $1 million Oct. 2.
$5 million more arrived in two installments, Oct. 5 and Oct. 20.
$8.5 million from Hoffman went to House Majority PAC this cycle.
$11.2 billion spent or reserved makes 2026 the costliest ad cycle on record.
Why it matters: House Majority PAC has run 13 Epstein-related ads in two weeks, costing about $8.4 million. Super PACs pool donor money, so no ad traces to Hoffman directly.
Ads target Republican Reps. Eli Crane, Rob Bresnahan and Mike Turner.
Hoffman visited Epstein's island and met him after his 2008 conviction.
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Where they split: The dispute is whether Democrats can credibly attack Republicans over Epstein while accepting money from Hoffman, who has acknowledged ties to Epstein and expressed regret.
Center coverage, 1 sources: The center frames it as late billionaire spending colliding with the Epstein fight in the campaign.
What’s next: Republicans are pressing the hypocrisy charge into the final days. Tiffany's new 15-second ad says Epstein and billionaires are funding Crowley.
More than $1 billion in ads is booked before Election Day.
Will the Epstein ads move votes in the targeted House districts?
Will Republican attacks on Hoffman's ties affect Crowley's Wisconsin race?
