Texas Forever spent $27M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($27M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$27M
On the winning side
100%
$27M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
29% / 71%
$8.0M for, $19M against
Google says Texas Forever also spent $7.0M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (26% 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Paxton | Texas Senate | Attacking | $19M | ✓ Yes |
| James Talarico | Texas Senate | Supporting | $8.0M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Texas Forever spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Texas Forever spent $27M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($27M won, $0 lost).
- Which candidates did Texas Forever spend the most on in 2026?
- against Ken Paxton (Texas Senate, $19M, won); for James Talarico (Texas Senate, $8.0M, won).