Counting on Election Integrity in Florida Machine meltdowns, recounts and who's responsible?  The Money Behind the Midterms More than $5 billion was spent by candidates alone in this year's midterm elections, with roughly 90 percent of Congressional elections going to the candidate who spent the most. Why Attorney General Races Draw National Attention (and Donations) As the state’s “top lawyer,” the stakes are high for an attorney general — but the cost of running a successful election is even higher. Guests: Sheila Krumholz Patrick Ruffini David Smiley Erin Hill James Tierney You can connect with The Takeaway on Twitter, Facebook, or on our show page at TheTakeaway.org.