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WinSenate (Senate Democrats' allies) spent $282M 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 ($229M won, $306K lost, with $53M in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$282M
On the winning side
100%
$229M
On the losing side
$306K
$53M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
12% / 88%
$35M for, $247M against
Google says WinSenate also spent $34M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (12% 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 | $78M | ✓ Yes |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $42M | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | Attacking | $34M | Counting |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | Attacking | $33M | ✓ Yes |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | Attacking | $22M | ✓ Yes |
| John E. Sununu | New Hampshire Senate | Attacking | $18M | ✓ Yes |
| Roger Marshall | Kansas Senate | Attacking | $14M | ✓ Yes |
| Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan Senate | Supporting | $13M | Counting |
| Sherrod Brown | Ohio Senate (special) | Supporting | $9.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Josh Turek | Iowa Senate | Supporting | $5.3M | ✓ Yes |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | Attacking | $4.7M | Counting |
| Troy Jackson | Maine Senate | Supporting | $4.5M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did WinSenate spend in 2026, and did it win?
- WinSenate (Senate Democrats' allies) spent $282M 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 ($229M won, $306K lost, with $53M in races still being counted).
- Which candidates did WinSenate spend the most on in 2026?
- against Jon Husted (Ohio Senate (special), $78M, won); against Ashley Hinson (Iowa Senate, $42M, won); against Mike Rogers (Michigan Senate, $34M, pending).