Nebraska Values PAC spent $17M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 1% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($154K won, $17M lost).
Outside spending
$17M
On the winning side
1%
$154K
On the losing side
$17M
Supporting vs attacking
5% / 95%
$850K for, $16M against
Google says Nebraska Values PAC also spent $225K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (1% 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate | Attacking | $16M | ✗ No |
| Dan Osborn | Nebraska Senate | Supporting | $850K | ✗ No |
| Robin Richards | Nebraska Senate | Attacking | $154K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Nebraska Values PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Nebraska Values PAC spent $17M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 1% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($154K won, $17M lost).
- Which candidates did Nebraska Values PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Pete Ricketts (Nebraska Senate, $16M, lost); for Dan Osborn (Nebraska Senate, $850K, lost); against Robin Richards (Nebraska Senate, $154K, won).