Somos PAC spent $8.1M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 96% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 90% ended up on the winning side ($5.6M won, $629K lost, with $413K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$8.1M
On the winning side
90%
$5.6M
On the losing side
$629K
$413K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
90% / 10%
$7.3M for, $841K against
Google says Somos PAC also spent $362K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (4% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Somos PAC reported $8.6M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Elevate AmericaCompany / nonprofit$2.2M (26%)
- Advocacy Action Fund Inc.Company / nonprofit$2.0M (23%)
- Better World Civic TrustCompany / nonprofit$1.7M (20%)
- Green Advocacy ProjectCompany / nonprofit$1.0M (12%)
- Forward Action FundCompany / nonprofit$682K (8%)
- America VotesCompany / nonprofit$325K (4%)
- Wellness Advocacy FundCompany / nonprofit$250K (3%)
- Rory GatesIndividual$250K (3%)
- Judy FiskinIndividual$25K (0%)
- Neri Group LLCCompany / nonprofit$25K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Talarico | Texas Senate | Supporting | $948K | ✓ Yes |
| Kamala Harris | President | Supporting | $873K | Unknown |
| Manny Rutinel | Colorado 8th District (primary) | Supporting | $824K | ✓ Yes |
| Bobby Pulido | Texas 15th District | Supporting | $725K | ✓ Yes |
| Johnny Garcia | Texas 35th District | Supporting | $561K | ✓ Yes |
| Jonathan Nez | Arizona 2nd District | Supporting | $413K | Counting |
| Abdul El-Sayed | Michigan Senate | Supporting | $391K | ✓ Yes |
| Randy Villegas | California 22nd District | Supporting | $390K | ✓ Yes |
| Eli Crane | Arizona 2nd District (primary) | Attacking | $382K | ✗ No |
| Shannon Bird | Colorado 8th District (primary) | Attacking | $341K | ✓ Yes |
| Susie Lee | Nevada 3rd District | Supporting | $319K | ✓ Yes |
| Adam Hamilton | Kansas Senate | Supporting | $318K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Somos PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Somos PAC spent $8.1M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 96% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 90% ended up on the winning side ($5.6M won, $629K lost, with $413K in races still being counted).
- Who funds Somos PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Elevate America ($2.2M), Advocacy Action Fund Inc. ($2.0M), Better World Civic Trust ($1.7M), Green Advocacy Project ($1.0M), Forward Action Fund ($682K), out of $8.6M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Somos PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for James Talarico (Texas Senate, $948K, won); for Kamala Harris (President, $873K, unknown); for Manny Rutinel (Colorado 8th District, $824K, won).