Gun-control groups bank on Midterm sweep to shape federal policy

Democrats secured decisive victories in the November 3rd elections, clinching control of both the House and Senate while seizing state legislatures and governorships. The results, widely viewed as a rebuke of President Donald Trump, were hailed as a triumph by gun-control advocates who spent heavily to influence the outcome.

Everytown for Gun Safety led the spending charge, dropping at least $33.6 million on congressional elections and claiming a total of $43 million across all federal races. The Associated Press called all nine races where Everytown invested advertising funds in favor of Democratic candidates, while Giffords PAC spent $7.2 million to support eight candidates, with all but one winning.

The National Rifle Association was outgunned in the advertising battle, spending $1.8 million in October on independent efforts compared to the billions poured in by gun-control groups. Despite the losses, the NRA argued the election was not a pure referendum on gun control, noting that most winning Democrats avoided the issue or portrayed themselves as moderates.

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