The Edge Action Fund spent $7.0M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 61% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($3.8M won, $2.5M lost, with $750K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$7.0M
On the winning side
61%
$3.8M
On the losing side
$2.5M
$750K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
32% / 68%
$2.3M for, $4.8M against
Google says The Edge Action Fund also spent $3.7M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (53% 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Marshall | Kansas Senate | Attacking | $2.0M | ✓ Yes |
| Dan Osborn | Nebraska Senate | Supporting | $1.4M | ✗ No |
| Darline Graham | South Carolina Senate | Attacking | $1.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate | Attacking | $1.1M | ✗ No |
| Adam Hamilton | Kansas Senate | Supporting | $495K | ✓ Yes |
| Mary Peltola | Alaska Senate | Supporting | $375K | Counting |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | Attacking | $375K | Counting |
| Michele Tafoya | Minnesota Senate | Attacking | $175K | ✓ Yes |
| James Talarico | Texas Senate | Supporting | $25K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did The Edge Action Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- The Edge Action Fund spent $7.0M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 61% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($3.8M won, $2.5M lost, with $750K in races still being counted).
- Which candidates did The Edge Action Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- against Roger Marshall (Kansas Senate, $2.0M, won); for Dan Osborn (Nebraska Senate, $1.4M, lost); against Darline Graham (South Carolina Senate, $1.1M, won).