Buckeye Freedom PAC spent $3.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 50% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($1.9M won, $1.9M lost).
Outside spending
$3.8M
On the winning side
50%
$1.9M
On the losing side
$1.9M
Supporting vs attacking
50% / 50%
$1.9M for, $1.9M against
Google says Buckeye Freedom PAC also spent $638K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (17% 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Redpath | Ohio Senate (special) | Supporting | $1.9M | ✗ No |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | Attacking | $1.9M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Buckeye Freedom PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Buckeye Freedom PAC spent $3.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 50% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($1.9M won, $1.9M lost).
- Which candidates did Buckeye Freedom PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for William Redpath (Ohio Senate (special), $1.9M, lost); against Jon Husted (Ohio Senate (special), $1.9M, won).