California Conservatives PAC spent $1.4M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 98% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 2% ended up on the winning side ($27K won, $1.3M lost).
Outside spending
$1.4M
On the winning side
2%
$27K
On the losing side
$1.3M
Supporting vs attacking
2% / 98%
$27K for, $1.3M against
Google says California Conservatives PAC also spent $157K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (11% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
California Conservatives PAC reported $1.5M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Conservative Americans PACAnother PAC$1.5M (100%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Kim | California 40th District (primary) | Attacking | $1.3M | ✗ No |
| Ken Calvert | California 40th District (primary) | Supporting | $27K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did California Conservatives PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- California Conservatives PAC spent $1.4M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 98% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 2% ended up on the winning side ($27K won, $1.3M lost).
- Who funds California Conservatives PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Conservative Americans PAC ($1.5M), out of $1.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did California Conservatives PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Young Kim (California 40th District, $1.3M, lost); for Ken Calvert (California 40th District, $27K, won).