Dark money is flooding the 2026 midterm elections, allowing donors to spend heavily on ads without revealing their identities. Shane Goldmacher, a New York Times political correspondent, explains how donors are able to hide their involvement. Video by Shane Goldmacher, Nour Idriss, June Kim and Lauren Pruitt for The New York Times. #politics #midterms #vote By Shane Goldmacher, Nour Idriss, June Kim and Lauren Read the story here: nyti.ms/4xuQNU5 Discover the journalism Times subscribers get daily, free for your first month in The New York Times app. Download app: nytimes.onelink.me/Xpht/a6wzplra ---------- Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch.