A Stronger Michigan spent $17M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 99% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 0% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $150K lost).
Outside spending
$17M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$150K
Supporting vs attacking
99% / 1%
$17M for, $150K against
Google says A Stronger Michigan also spent $1.4M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (8% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
A Stronger Michigan reported $18M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Center ForwardDark money$18M (98%)
- Michigan Forward 2026Another PAC$281K (2%)
- L Thomas BlockIndividual$3K (0%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Stevens | Michigan Senate (primary) | Supporting | $17M | Unknown |
| Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan Senate (primary) | Attacking | $150K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did A Stronger Michigan spend in 2026, and did it win?
- A Stronger Michigan spent $17M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 99% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 0% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $150K lost).
- Who funds A Stronger Michigan?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Center Forward ($18M), Michigan Forward 2026 ($281K), L Thomas Block ($3K), out of $18M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did A Stronger Michigan spend the most on in 2026?
- for Haley Stevens (Michigan Senate, $17M, unknown); against Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan Senate, $150K, lost).