Tfm spent $15M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 0% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $15M lost).
Outside spending
$15M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$15M
Supporting vs attacking
25% / 75%
$3.8M for, $11M against
Google says Tfm also spent $168K 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan Senate | Attacking | $11M | ✗ No |
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | Supporting | $3.8M | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Tfm spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Tfm spent $15M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 0% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $15M lost).
- Which candidates did Tfm spend the most on in 2026?
- against Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan Senate, $11M, lost); for Mike Rogers (Michigan Senate, $3.8M, lost).