Working America spent $5.9M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 94% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($5.1M won, $315K lost, with $502K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$5.9M
On the winning side
94%
$5.1M
On the losing side
$315K
$502K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
59% / 41%
$3.5M for, $2.4M against
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrod Brown | Ohio Senate (special) | Supporting | $800K | ✓ Yes |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | Attacking | $597K | ✓ Yes |
| Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan Senate | Supporting | $529K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | Attacking | $520K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Collins | Georgia Senate | Attacking | $350K | ✓ Yes |
| Jon Ossoff | Georgia Senate | Supporting | $333K | ✓ Yes |
| Josh Turek | Iowa Senate | Supporting | $239K | ✓ Yes |
| Peggy Flanagan | Minnesota Senate | Supporting | $213K | ✓ Yes |
| Adam Hamilton | Kansas Senate | Supporting | $210K | ✓ Yes |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $195K | ✓ Yes |
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate | Attacking | $179K | ✗ No |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | Attacking | $135K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Working America spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Working America spent $5.9M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 94% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($5.1M won, $315K lost, with $502K in races still being counted).
- Which candidates did Working America spend the most on in 2026?
- for Sherrod Brown (Ohio Senate (special), $800K, won); against Jon Husted (Ohio Senate (special), $597K, won); for Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan Senate, $529K, won).