Progress North Carolina Action spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 100% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($1.3M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$1.3M
On the winning side
100%
$1.3M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
77% / 23%
$966K for, $286K against
Google says Progress North Carolina Action also spent $100 on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (0% 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Cooper | North Carolina Senate | Supporting | $966K | ✓ Yes |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | Attacking | $286K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Progress North Carolina Action spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Progress North Carolina Action spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 100% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($1.3M won, $0 lost).
- Which candidates did Progress North Carolina Action spend the most on in 2026?
- for Roy Cooper (North Carolina Senate, $966K, won); against Michael Whatley (North Carolina Senate, $286K, won).