Ab PAC spent $47M 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, 90% were on the winning side ($36M won, $3.8M lost, with $6.7M in races still being counted). $355K had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$47M
Winning share of scored dollars
90%
$40M scored (85% of spending); $355K unknown
On the losing side
$3.8M
$6.7M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
60% / 40%
$28M for, $19M against
Google says Ab PAC also spent $2.9M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (6% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $44M to Ab PAC. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $91M.
- AB FoundationCompany / nonprofit$13M (30%)
- Democracy MattersCompany / nonprofit$5.6M (13%)
- Deborah SimonIndividual$5.0M (11%)
- Democracy PACAnother PAC$4.0M (9%)
- David Randolph PeelerIndividual$1.0M (2%)
- Lynn SternIndividual$1.0M (2%)
- Dm Impact Summer FundCompany / nonprofit$745K (2%)
- Government That Works PACCompany / nonprofit$725K (2%)
- Anne EarhartIndividual$500K (1%)
- Gregory JensenIndividual$500K (1%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $4.3M | ✓ Yes |
| James Talarico | Texas Senate | Supporting | $4.2M | ✓ Yes |
| Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan Senate | Supporting | $3.4M | ✓ Yes |
| Angie Nixon | Florida Senate (special) | Supporting | $2.6M | ✗ No |
| Sherrod Brown | Ohio Senate (special) | Supporting | $2.6M | ✓ Yes |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Mississippi Senate | Attacking | $2.3M | Counting |
| Jon Ossoff | Georgia Senate | Supporting | $2.2M | ✓ Yes |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | Attacking | $1.8M | ✓ Yes |
| Peggy Flanagan | Minnesota Senate | Supporting | $1.4M | ✓ Yes |
| Josh Turek | Iowa Senate | Supporting | $1.4M | ✓ Yes |
| Susie Lee | Nevada 3rd District | Supporting | $999K | ✓ Yes |
| Joe Mitchell | Iowa 2nd District | Attacking | $993K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Ab PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Ab PAC spent $47M 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, 90% were on the winning side ($36M won, $3.8M lost, with $6.7M in races still being counted). $355K had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Ab PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were AB Foundation ($13M), Democracy Matters ($5.6M), Deborah Simon ($5.0M), Democracy PAC ($4.0M), David Randolph Peeler ($1.0M), out of $44M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Ab PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Ashley Hinson (Iowa Senate, $4.3M, won); for James Talarico (Texas Senate, $4.2M, won); for Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan Senate, $3.4M, won).