2026 Outside Spending
Independent expenditures in the 2026 midterm cycle, from FEC Schedule E filings — including the 24/48-hour notices that surface pre-election money the moment it's filed. Updated daily from the FEC.
Top Spenders
| Committee | Lean | Total | Support | Oppose | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOTEVETS | Dem-aligned | $13,841,301 | $13,841,301 | $0 | 7 |
| FIGHT FOR KENTUCKY | GOP-aligned | $13,434,655 | $9,592,946 | $3,841,709 | 1 |
| KEEP AMERICA GREAT PAC, INC. | Mixed | $12,943,303 | $5,608,008 | $7,335,295 | 1 |
Where the Money Is Going
The three biggest-money races of the cycle — subscribers see all 115, down to the House-district level.
| Race | Total | Support | Oppose |
|---|---|---|---|
| KY Senate | $38,594,553 | $19,117,201 | $19,477,352 |
| AL Senate | $20,338,479 | $17,308,121 | $3,030,359 |
| LA Senate | $19,963,363 | $11,256,500 | $8,706,863 |
This month's biggest single buy: $2,944,432 against a candidate in the MI Senate race. Subscribers see who paid for it, who it targets, and every buy like it.
Source: FEC Schedule E independent-expenditure filings, deduplicated across 24/48-hour notices and periodic reports. Amounts reflect filings processed to date and update daily. Covers federal races (Senate and House) — governor and other state races file with state agencies, not the FEC.