Giffords PAC spent $7.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($6.4M won, $0 lost, with $857K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$7.3M
On the winning side
100%
$6.4M
On the losing side
$0
$857K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
7% / 93%
$509K for, $6.8M against
Google says Giffords PAC also spent $1.7M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (23% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Giffords PAC reported $7.8M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- GiffordsCompany / nonprofit$4.5M (57%)
- James L. Guthrie TrustCompany / nonprofit$571K (7%)
- House Majority PACAnother PAC$100K (1%)
- Ann HawkinsIndividual$19K (0%)
- Rob Bonta for Ca Attorney General 2026Another PAC$16K (0%)
- Ursula KorneitchoukIndividual$12K (0%)
- William WileyIndividual$11K (0%)
- Nancy WarfieldIndividual$10K (0%)
- Charles TribbittIndividual$10K (0%)
- Kate SchaperIndividual$10K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Valadao | California 22nd District | Attacking | $1.8M | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | Attacking | $1.0M | ✓ Yes |
| Jen Kiggans | Virginia 2nd District | Attacking | $922K | ✓ Yes |
| Rob Bresnahan | Pennsylvania 8th District | Attacking | $887K | ✓ Yes |
| Anna Paulina Luna | Florida 13th District | Attacking | $857K | Counting |
| Christina Hines | Michigan 10th District | Supporting | $509K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Bouchard Jr. | Michigan 10th District | Attacking | $486K | ✓ Yes |
| Thomas Kean Jr. | New Jersey 7th District | Attacking | $378K | ✓ Yes |
| Bill Huizenga | Michigan 4th District | Attacking | $375K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Giffords PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Giffords PAC spent $7.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($6.4M won, $0 lost, with $857K in races still being counted).
- Who funds Giffords PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Giffords ($4.5M), James L. Guthrie Trust ($571K), House Majority PAC ($100K), Ann Hawkins ($19K), Rob Bonta for Ca Attorney General 2026 ($16K), out of $7.8M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Giffords PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against David Valadao (California 22nd District, $1.8M, won); against Mike Rogers (Michigan Senate, $1.0M, won); against Jen Kiggans (Virginia 2nd District, $922K, won).