Duty and Country spent $17M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 100% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($14M won, $0 lost, with $3.1M in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$17M
On the winning side
100%
$14M
On the losing side
$0
$3.1M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
1% / 99%
$203K for, $17M against
Google says Duty and Country also spent $1.9M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (11% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
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 | $14M | ✓ Yes |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | Attacking | $3.1M | Counting |
| Josh Turek | Iowa Senate | Supporting | $203K | ✓ Yes |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $79K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Duty and Country spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Duty and Country spent $17M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 100% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($14M won, $0 lost, with $3.1M in races still being counted).
- Which candidates did Duty and Country spend the most on in 2026?
- against Jon Husted (Ohio Senate (special), $14M, won); against Dan J. Sullivan (Alaska Senate, $3.1M, pending); for Josh Turek (Iowa Senate, $203K, won).