GoKawiilReid Hoffman donates $8M to Wisconsin Democrats over five weeks
Venture capitalist Reid Hoffman funneled $8 million to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin between September 24 and October 20, according to state campaign finance records, aiding gubernatorial nominee David Crowley against Republican Tom Tiffany. The donations are part of a broader late-cycle surge in giving from wealthy donors including Michael Bloomberg, Jessica Livingston, Luke Nosek and Elon Musk ahead of Election Day.
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The timing of Hoffman's donations coincides with renewed attention on Epstein-related files that reference him, which could fuel scrutiny of his political spending. The broader pattern of late, large donations from billionaires on both sides suggests the 2026 cycle is becoming one of the most expensive in history, with over $11.2 billion in ad spending already booked, according to AdImpact.
- Hoffman gave $8M to Wisconsin Democrats in five installments since late September
- Other billionaires like Bloomberg, Musk and Nosek are also making major late donations
- 2026 election cycle has surpassed $11.2 billion in political ad spending, a record
Source: cnbc.com — Luke Fountain, 2026-10-30
Published there as: “Reid Hoffman gives millions to Dems in late spending spree as Epstein fight spills into election”
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