Fund for a Working Congress spent $1.7M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $1.6M lost, with $95K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$1.7M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$1.6M
$95K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
36% / 64%
$615K for, $1.1M against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Fund for a Working Congress reported $2.3M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- American Prosperity Caucus, IncCompany / nonprofit$1.8M (78%)
- American Jobs and Growth FundCompany / nonprofit$500K (22%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Turek | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $644K | ✗ No |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | Supporting | $615K | ✗ No |
| Adam Hamilton | Kansas Senate | Attacking | $363K | ✗ No |
| Kristina Knickerbocker | Ohio 10th District | Attacking | $95K | Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did Fund for a Working Congress spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Fund for a Working Congress spent $1.7M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $1.6M lost, with $95K in races still being counted).
- Who funds Fund for a Working Congress?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were American Prosperity Caucus, Inc ($1.8M), American Jobs and Growth Fund ($500K), out of $2.3M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Fund for a Working Congress spend the most on in 2026?
- against Josh Turek (Iowa Senate, $644K, lost); for Ashley Hinson (Iowa Senate, $615K, lost); against Adam Hamilton (Kansas Senate, $363K, lost).