Edw Action Fund spent $3.5M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 94% 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 ($2.5M won, $0 lost, with $299K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$3.5M
On the winning side
100%
$2.5M
On the losing side
$0
$299K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
33% / 67%
$1.2M for, $2.4M against
Google says Edw Action Fund also spent $563K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (16% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Edw Action Fund reported $8.4M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- United Democracy Project (AIPAC's super PAC)Another PAC$2.4M (28%)
- Edw FoundationCompany / nonprofit$1.8M (21%)
- Elect Democratic WomenAnother PAC$880K (10%)
- The BenchAnother PAC$596K (7%)
- Battleground DemocratsCompany / nonprofit$560K (7%)
- Kimbark FoundationCompany / nonprofit$500K (6%)
- Opportunity Forward AllianceCompany / nonprofit$250K (3%)
- Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund (Everytown Victory Fund)Another PAC$200K (2%)
- Elect Every Democrat PACAnother PAC$200K (2%)
- Pivotal VenturesCompany / nonprofit$150K (2%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DiLorenzo | New Hampshire 1st District | Attacking | $760K | ✓ Yes |
| Laura Fine | Illinois 9th District (primary) | Supporting | $500K | Unknown |
| Derek Merrin | Ohio 9th District | Attacking | $347K | ✓ Yes |
| Derrick Van Orden | Wisconsin 3rd District | Attacking | $300K | ✓ Yes |
| Anna Paulina Luna | Florida 13th District | Attacking | $299K | Counting |
| Mary Peltola | Alaska Senate (primary) | Supporting | $254K | ✓ Yes |
| Rob Bresnahan | Pennsylvania 8th District | Attacking | $249K | ✓ Yes |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Iowa 1st District | Attacking | $224K | ✓ Yes |
| John Cavanaugh | Nebraska 2nd District (primary) | Attacking | $199K | ✓ Yes |
| Denise Powell | Nebraska 2nd District (primary) | Supporting | $199K | ✓ Yes |
| Jasmeet Bains | California 22nd District (primary) | Supporting | $153K | Unknown |
| Lauren Babb Tomlinson | California 6th District (primary) | Supporting | $63K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Edw Action Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Edw Action Fund spent $3.5M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 94% 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 ($2.5M won, $0 lost, with $299K in races still being counted).
- Who funds Edw Action Fund?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were United Democracy Project (AIPAC's super PAC) ($2.4M), Edw Foundation ($1.8M), Elect Democratic Women ($880K), The Bench ($596K), Battleground Democrats ($560K), out of $8.4M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Edw Action Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- against Anthony DiLorenzo (New Hampshire 1st District, $760K, won); for Laura Fine (Illinois 9th District, $500K, unknown); against Derek Merrin (Ohio 9th District, $347K, won).