Lcv Victory Fund spent $54M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 98% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($43M won, $1.1M lost, with $4.4M in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$54M
On the winning side
98%
$43M
On the losing side
$1.1M
$4.4M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
36% / 64%
$20M for, $34M against
Google says Lcv Victory Fund also spent $12M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (23% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Lcv Victory Fund reported $22M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- League of Conservation Voters, Inc.Company / nonprofit$18M (81%)
- Amos HostetterIndividual$600K (3%)
- Democracy PACAnother PAC$500K (2%)
- Eric LauferIndividual$375K (2%)
- Giovanna RandallIndividual$375K (2%)
- Green Advocacy ProjectCompany / nonprofit$300K (1%)
- Anne EarhartIndividual$300K (1%)
- Sarah DelaneyIndividual$250K (1%)
- Timon MalloyIndividual$115K (1%)
- Clean and Prosperous America PACCompany / nonprofit$100K (0%)
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one paid off.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Race not called yet Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | Attacking | $5.9M | ✓ Yes |
| Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan Senate | Supporting | $5.4M | ✓ Yes |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $3.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Ken Paxton | Texas Senate | Attacking | $3.0M | ✓ Yes |
| Kathy Castor | Florida 14th District | Supporting | $2.5M | ✓ Yes |
| Kamala Harris | President | Supporting | $2.4M | Unknown |
| Derrick Van Orden | Wisconsin 3rd District | Attacking | $1.7M | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | Attacking | $1.5M | ✓ Yes |
| John E. Sununu | New Hampshire Senate | Attacking | $1.4M | ✓ Yes |
| Bill Huizenga | Michigan 4th District | Attacking | $1.3M | ✓ Yes |
| Scott Perry | Pennsylvania 10th District | Attacking | $1.3M | ✓ Yes |
| David Valadao | California 22nd District | Attacking | $1.1M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Lcv Victory Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Lcv Victory Fund spent $54M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 98% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($43M won, $1.1M lost, with $4.4M in races still being counted).
- Who funds Lcv Victory Fund?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were League of Conservation Voters, Inc. ($18M), Amos Hostetter ($600K), Democracy PAC ($500K), Eric Laufer ($375K), Giovanna Randall ($375K), out of $22M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Lcv Victory Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- against Jon Husted (Ohio Senate (special), $5.9M, won); for Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan Senate, $5.4M, won); against Ashley Hinson (Iowa Senate, $3.1M, won).