Dmfi PAC spent $11M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 76% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 95% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($10M won, $515K lost).
Outside spending
$11M
On the winning side
95%
$10M
On the losing side
$515K
Supporting vs attacking
21% / 79%
$2.3M for, $8.4M against
Google says Dmfi PAC also spent $863K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (8% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Dmfi PAC reported $8.0M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Deborah SimonIndividual$3.5M (44%)
- Democratic Majority for IsraelCompany / nonprofit$1.4M (18%)
- Lynn SchustermanIndividual$755K (9%)
- Women VoteAnother PAC$500K (6%)
- United for ProgressAnother PAC$200K (3%)
- Grassroots Media LLCCompany / nonprofit$198K (2%)
- Elizabeth TischIndividual$150K (2%)
- Jonathan TischIndividual$150K (2%)
- Alan ViterbiIndividual$135K (2%)
- Milton CooperIndividual$110K (1%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Buckhout | North Carolina 1st District | Attacking | $5.0M | ✓ Yes |
| Ammar Campa-Najjar | California 48th District (primary) | Attacking | $2.0M | ✓ Yes |
| Shomari Figures | Alabama 2nd District | Supporting | $2.0M | ✓ Yes |
| Jen Kiggans | Virginia 2nd District | Attacking | $900K | ✓ Yes |
| Randy Villegas | California 22nd District (primary) | Attacking | $500K | ✗ No |
| Johnny Garcia | Texas 35th District | Supporting | $120K | ✓ Yes |
| Johnny Garcia | Texas 35th District (primary) | Supporting | $43K | ✓ Yes |
| Haley Stevens | Michigan Senate (primary) | Supporting | $31K | Unknown |
| Laura Gillen | New York 4th District | Supporting | $25K | ✓ Yes |
| Tom Suozzi | New York 3rd District | Supporting | $25K | ✓ Yes |
| Joe Hathaway | New Jersey 11th District (primary) | Supporting | $24K | ✓ Yes |
| Joe Hathaway | New Jersey 11th District | Supporting | $15K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Dmfi PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Dmfi PAC spent $11M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 76% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 95% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($10M won, $515K lost).
- Who funds Dmfi PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Deborah Simon ($3.5M), Democratic Majority for Israel ($1.4M), Lynn Schusterman ($755K), Women Vote ($500K), United for Progress ($200K), out of $8.0M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Dmfi PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Laurie Buckhout (North Carolina 1st District, $5.0M, won); against Ammar Campa-Najjar (California 48th District, $2.0M, won); for Shomari Figures (Alabama 2nd District, $2.0M, won).