The race for Washington's 5th Congressional District seat is drawing significant outside spending from both dark money groups and labor unions, according to The Spokesman-Review.
The newspaper reports that a mix of big money, undisclosed dark money, and union contributions are flowing into the contest. The 5th District covers Spokane and eastern Washington.
The Spokesman-Review's coverage highlights the role of outside groups in the campaign. Dark money refers to political spending by organizations that do not disclose their donors. Union money comes from labor organizations supporting candidates aligned with their interests.
The article notes that these financial flows are part of a broader trend in competitive congressional races, where outside groups often outspend the candidates themselves. The exact amounts and sources of the money were detailed in the report.
Observers will be watching how this outside spending influences the outcome of the primary and general elections in the district.
