Americas Credit Unions spent $1.5M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 67% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 33% ended up on the winning side ($500K won, $1.0M lost).
Outside spending
$1.5M
On the winning side
33%
$500K
On the losing side
$1.0M
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$1.5M for, $0 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | Supporting | $1.0M | ✗ No |
| Chris Pappas | New Hampshire Senate | Supporting | $432K | ✓ Yes |
| Chris Pappas | New Hampshire Senate (primary) | Supporting | $68K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Americas Credit Unions spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Americas Credit Unions spent $1.5M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 67% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 33% ended up on the winning side ($500K won, $1.0M lost).
- Which candidates did Americas Credit Unions spend the most on in 2026?
- for Susan Collins (Maine Senate, $1.0M, lost); for Chris Pappas (New Hampshire Senate, $432K, won); for Chris Pappas (New Hampshire Senate, $68K, won).