New Engagement PAC spent $2.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 99% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 99% ended up on the winning side ($2.3M won, $30K lost).
Outside spending
$2.3M
On the winning side
99%
$2.3M
On the losing side
$30K
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$0 for, $2.3M against
Google says New Engagement PAC also spent $173K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (8% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
New Engagement PAC reported $6.9M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- New Engagement FundCompany / nonprofit$4.0M (58%)
- Reid HoffmanIndividual$1.0M (14%)
- Stephen PajcicIndividual$263K (4%)
- Local Jobs & Economic Development FundCompany / nonprofit$250K (4%)
- Deborah SimonIndividual$250K (4%)
- James Cox ChambersIndividual$150K (2%)
- Britt-Louise GilderIndividual$100K (1%)
- Lemar Legacy LLCCompany / nonprofit$100K (1%)
- Lamar Legacy L.P.Company / nonprofit$100K (1%)
- Michael NovogratzIndividual$100K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Collins | Georgia Senate | Attacking | $2.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Monique DeSpain | Oregon 4th District | Attacking | $213K | ✓ Yes |
| Brad Lander | New York 10th District (primary) | Attacking | $30K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did New Engagement PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- New Engagement PAC spent $2.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 99% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 99% ended up on the winning side ($2.3M won, $30K lost).
- Who funds New Engagement PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were New Engagement Fund ($4.0M), Reid Hoffman ($1.0M), Stephen Pajcic ($263K), Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund ($250K), Deborah Simon ($250K), out of $6.9M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did New Engagement PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Mike Collins (Georgia Senate, $2.1M, won); against Monique DeSpain (Oregon 4th District, $213K, won); against Brad Lander (New York 10th District, $30K, lost).