Texas Forward spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 76% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $949K lost).
Outside spending
$1.3M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$949K
Supporting vs attacking
24% / 76%
$303K for, $949K 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 Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cuellar | Texas 28th District (primary) | Attacking | $949K | ✗ No |
| Jessica Cisneros | Texas 28th District (primary) | Supporting | $303K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Texas Forward spend in 2020, and did it win?
- Texas Forward spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 76% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $949K lost).
- Which candidates did Texas Forward spend the most on in 2020?
- against Henry Cuellar (Texas 28th District, $949K, lost); for Jessica Cisneros (Texas 28th District, $303K, unknown).