The Soaring Costs of U.S. Elections

This chapter examines the record-breaking $15.9 billion spent on U.S. elections, illustrating the stark contrast with Canada's lower costs and highlighting the U.S. expenditure per voter compared to the U.K. and Germany. Additionally, it discusses the lengthy election cycle in the U.S., which lasts almost two years, in contrast to shorter campaigns in other countries.

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