Bda PAC spent $7.2M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 52% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 76% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($3.7M won, $1.2M lost, with $1.8M in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$7.2M
On the winning side
76%
$3.7M
On the losing side
$1.2M
$1.8M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
45% / 55%
$3.3M for, $3.9M against
Google says Bda PAC also spent $397K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (6% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Bda PAC reported $4.0M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- The BenchAnother PAC$1.0M (26%)
- Blue Dog Action FundCompany / nonprofit$700K (17%)
- Samuel WaltonIndividual$500K (12%)
- Patricia NierenbergIndividual$361K (9%)
- Jason Eastwick CarrollIndividual$250K (6%)
- David NierenbergIndividual$225K (6%)
- Opportunity Forward AllianceCompany / nonprofit$200K (5%)
- Servant-Leader Fund, Inc.Another PAC$200K (5%)
- Opportunity Action FundCompany / nonprofit$125K (3%)
- Next Generation Action PACAnother PAC$100K (2%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Jones | California 4th District | Attacking | $1.8M | Counting |
| Bobby Pulido | Texas 15th District (primary) | Supporting | $998K | ✓ Yes |
| Bale Dalton | Florida 7th District (primary) | Supporting | $700K | ✓ Yes |
| Eric Jones | California 4th District (primary) | Attacking | $600K | ✗ No |
| Mike Thompson | California 4th District (primary) | Supporting | $600K | ✓ Yes |
| Randy Villegas | California 22nd District (primary) | Attacking | $600K | ✗ No |
| Maureen Galindo | Texas 35th District | Attacking | $475K | Unknown |
| Johnny Garcia | Texas 35th District | Supporting | $475K | ✓ Yes |
| Kevin Lincoln | California 13th District | Attacking | $450K | ✓ Yes |
| Johnny Garcia | Texas 35th District (primary) | Supporting | $300K | ✓ Yes |
| Brian Poindexter | Ohio 7th District (primary) | Supporting | $198K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Bda PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Bda PAC spent $7.2M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 52% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 76% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($3.7M won, $1.2M lost, with $1.8M in races still being counted).
- Who funds Bda PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were The Bench ($1.0M), Blue Dog Action Fund ($700K), Samuel Walton ($500K), Patricia Nierenberg ($361K), Jason Eastwick Carroll ($250K), out of $4.0M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Bda PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Eric Jones (California 4th District, $1.8M, pending); for Bobby Pulido (Texas 15th District, $998K, won); for Bale Dalton (Florida 7th District, $700K, won).