Win It Back PAC spent $19M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 43% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($7.6M won, $10M lost, with $1.3M in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$19M
On the winning side
43%
$7.6M
On the losing side
$10M
$1.3M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
11% / 89%
$2.1M for, $17M against
Google says Win It Back PAC also spent $2.4M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (12% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Win It Back PAC reported $11M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Club for Growth ActionAnother PAC$4.5M (40%)
- Jeff YassIndividual$4.5M (39%)
- School Freedom FundAnother PAC$1.9M (17%)
- William RojIndividual$300K (3%)
- Ricky SandlerIndividual$100K (1%)
- Rai Services Company Rai Services CompanyIndividual$50K (0%)
- Pmi Pmi US Corporate ServicesIndividual$50K (0%)
- United Wholesale Mortgage, LLCCompany / nonprofit$30K (0%)
- The Schall Law Firm IncIndividual$15K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Barr | Kentucky Senate (primary) | Attacking | $4.4M | ✗ No |
| Josh Turek | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $3.8M | ✗ No |
| Dan Osborn | Nebraska Senate | Attacking | $2.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Adam Hamilton | Kansas Senate | Attacking | $1.5M | ✗ No |
| Taylor Burks | Missouri 5th District (primary) | Attacking | $1.4M | ✓ Yes |
| Chris Collins | Florida 19th District (primary) | Attacking | $1.3M | ✓ Yes |
| Rick Brattin | Missouri 5th District (primary) | Supporting | $960K | ✓ Yes |
| Leela Gray | Florida 13th District | Attacking | $849K | Counting |
| Alex Mealer | Texas 9th District | Supporting | $521K | ✗ No |
| Dan Barrios | Texas 32nd District | Attacking | $521K | ✓ Yes |
| Earl Carter | Georgia Senate (primary) | Attacking | $489K | ✓ Yes |
| Teresa Benitez-Thompson | Nevada 2nd District | Attacking | $420K | Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did Win It Back PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Win It Back PAC spent $19M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 53% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 43% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($7.6M won, $10M lost, with $1.3M in races still being counted).
- Who funds Win It Back PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Club for Growth Action ($4.5M), Jeff Yass ($4.5M), School Freedom Fund ($1.9M), William Roj ($300K), Ricky Sandler ($100K), out of $11M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Win It Back PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Andy Barr (Kentucky Senate, $4.4M, lost); against Josh Turek (Iowa Senate, $3.8M, lost); against Dan Osborn (Nebraska Senate, $2.1M, won).