Blackpac spent $7.6M 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 ($6.8M won, $0 lost, with $816K in races still being counted). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$7.6M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$6.8M scored (89% of spending); $0 unknown
On the losing side
$0
$816K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$7.6M for, $0 against
Google says Blackpac also spent $757K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (10% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
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Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $2.5M to Blackpac. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $7.6M.
- Opportunity Action FundCompany / nonprofit$2.5M (99%)
- Gillian HormelIndividual$10K (0%)
- Eleanor FriedmanIndividual$2K (0%)
- Judith SwansonIndividual$900 (0%)
- Laura BergrenIndividual$850 (0%)
- Cynthia NewberryIndividual$850 (0%)
- Katherine GannIndividual$800 (0%)
- Kate JacksonIndividual$800 (0%)
- Philip SchrodtIndividual$500 (0%)
- Richard HoyeIndividual$500 (0%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Andrews | South Carolina Senate | Supporting | $3.0M | ✓ Yes |
| Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan Senate | Supporting | $2.0M | ✓ Yes |
| Sherrod Brown | Ohio Senate (special) | Supporting | $1.8M | ✓ Yes |
| Scott Colom | Mississippi Senate | Supporting | $816K | Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did Blackpac spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Blackpac spent $7.6M 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 ($6.8M won, $0 lost, with $816K in races still being counted). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Blackpac?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Opportunity Action Fund ($2.5M), Gillian Hormel ($10K), Eleanor Friedman ($2K), Judith Swanson ($900), Laura Bergren ($850), out of $2.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Blackpac spend the most on in 2026?
- for Annie Andrews (South Carolina Senate, $3.0M, won); for Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan Senate, $2.0M, won); for Sherrod Brown (Ohio Senate (special), $1.8M, won).