Mainstream Colorado Fund spent $1.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($1.8M won, $0 lost). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.8M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$1.8M scored (100% of spending); $0 unknown
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
35% / 65%
$617K for, $1.2M against
Google says Mainstream Colorado Fund also spent $164K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (9% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one won.
✓ 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 | Won? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Evans | Colorado 8th District | Attacking | $1.2M | ✓ Yes |
| Manny Rutinel | Colorado 8th District | Supporting | $617K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Mainstream Colorado Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Mainstream Colorado Fund spent $1.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($1.8M won, $0 lost). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
- Which candidates did Mainstream Colorado Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- against Gabe Evans (Colorado 8th District, $1.2M, won); for Manny Rutinel (Colorado 8th District, $617K, won).