Beto O’Rourke Was Facebook’s Big Spender on Political and Issue Ads From May Through Oct. 20

The social network unveiled its new weekly Ad Archive Report

From May 1 through Oct. 20, a total of $256,392,363 was spent on Facebook ads for political campaigns or issues of national importance, covering 1,677,184 ads, according to the social network’s new Ad Archive Report, which was released Tuesday.

Beto for Texas—backing Beto O’Rourke, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)—was the biggest spender during that time period, shelling out $5,373.435 for 6,024 ads.

The Trump Make America Great Again Committee, backing President Donald Trump, spent $3,144,921 on a staggering 50,148 Facebook ads.

The top five was rounded out by: J.B.

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