Minnesota Forward spent $2.7M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 96% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 5% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($124K won, $2.6M lost).
Outside spending
$2.7M
On the winning side
5%
$124K
On the losing side
$2.6M
Supporting vs attacking
5% / 95%
$124K for, $2.6M against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Minnesota Forward reported $508K in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- John ChildsIndividual$100K (20%)
- American Policy CoalitionCompany / nonprofit$95K (19%)
- Steve GrosserIndividual$50K (10%)
- Patrick McadaraghIndividual$50K (10%)
- Ronald CameronIndividual$50K (10%)
- Elizabeth May SternIndividual$40K (8%)
- Michael ShannonIndividual$25K (5%)
- Craig DuchossoisIndividual$25K (5%)
- Thomas RosenIndividual$25K (5%)
- Steve ScheelIndividual$20K (4%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Flanagan | Minnesota Senate | Attacking | $2.6M | ✗ No |
| Peggy Flanagan | Minnesota Senate | Supporting | $104K | ✓ Yes |
| Michele Tafoya | Minnesota Senate (primary) | Supporting | $20K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Minnesota Forward spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Minnesota Forward spent $2.7M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 96% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 5% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($124K won, $2.6M lost).
- Who funds Minnesota Forward?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were John Childs ($100K), American Policy Coalition ($95K), Steve Grosser ($50K), Patrick Mcadaragh ($50K), Ronald Cameron ($50K), out of $508K received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Minnesota Forward spend the most on in 2026?
- against Peggy Flanagan (Minnesota Senate, $2.6M, lost); for Peggy Flanagan (Minnesota Senate, $104K, won); for Michele Tafoya (Minnesota Senate, $20K, won).