Nrdc Action Votes spent $6.5M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($5.8M won, $0 lost, with $650K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$6.5M
On the winning side
100%
$5.8M
On the losing side
$0
$650K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$25K for, $6.5M against
Google says Nrdc Action Votes also spent $2.1M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (32% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Nrdc Action Votes reported $6.9M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Nrdc Action FundCompany / nonprofit$6.9M (100%)
- John DawsonIndividual$30K (0%)
- Keith SendallIndividual$250 (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | Attacking | $3.6M | ✓ Yes |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | Attacking | $500K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Beltran | Florida 14th District | Attacking | $355K | ✓ Yes |
| Tom Barrett | Michigan 7th District | Attacking | $300K | ✓ Yes |
| Zach Nunn | Iowa 3rd District | Attacking | $300K | ✓ Yes |
| Anna Paulina Luna | Florida 13th District | Attacking | $300K | Counting |
| Rob Wittman | Virginia 1st District | Attacking | $300K | Counting |
| Jennifer Balkcom | North Carolina 11th District | Attacking | $250K | ✓ Yes |
| Rob Bresnahan | Pennsylvania 8th District | Attacking | $250K | ✓ Yes |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Iowa 1st District | Attacking | $200K | ✓ Yes |
| Juan Ciscomani | Arizona 6th District | Attacking | $50K | Counting |
| Derrick Van Orden | Wisconsin 3rd District | Attacking | $50K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Nrdc Action Votes spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Nrdc Action Votes spent $6.5M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($5.8M won, $0 lost, with $650K in races still being counted).
- Who funds Nrdc Action Votes?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Nrdc Action Fund ($6.9M), John Dawson ($30K), Keith Sendall ($250), out of $6.9M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Nrdc Action Votes spend the most on in 2026?
- against Jon Husted (Ohio Senate (special), $3.6M, won); against Michael Whatley (North Carolina Senate, $500K, won); against Mike Beltran (Florida 14th District, $355K, won).