The Maine Standard spent $9.9M 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, $9.9M lost).
Outside spending
$9.9M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$9.9M
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$0 for, $9.9M against
Google says The Maine Standard also spent $265K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (3% 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Jackson | Maine Senate | Attacking | $9.9M | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did The Maine Standard spend in 2026, and did it win?
- The Maine Standard spent $9.9M 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, $9.9M lost).
- Which candidates did The Maine Standard spend the most on in 2026?
- against Troy Jackson (Maine Senate, $9.9M, lost).