Nine of Top 10 House Official-Mail Spenders Are in Competitive Races
House disclosures show nine of the ten biggest spenders on official communications in late 2025 and early 2026 are in competitive elections. Rep. Shri Thanedar led spending at over $955,000.
SemaforNine of the ten members of Congress who spent the most on official mail and communications during the final quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 face competitive primary or general elections or are running for higher office, according to House disclosures reported by Semafor.
Rep. , recorded the highest total, spending more than $955,000 on official mailed and mass communications over the six-month period.
Thanedar placed billboards calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. Rep. , ranked second among the top spenders on mailed communications with roughly $537,000. Kim faced another Republican lawmaker in a redrawn district.
Rep. , spent about $380,000 on official communications during the same period. She faces a primary challenge from former Rep. David Trone. ” Official communications sent by Capitol Hill offices, known as franking, are subject to stricter rules than campaign messages.
The practice of using official communications for campaign purposes has been the subject of ethics investigations.
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