Protecting America's Future spent $1.4M 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, $1.4M lost).
Outside spending
$1.4M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$1.4M
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$0 for, $1.4M against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Protecting America's Future reported $1.3M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Timothy DunnIndividual$1.3M (97%)
- Larry FranklinIndividual$40K (3%)
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 | Attacking | $1.4M | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Protecting America's Future spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Protecting America's Future spent $1.4M 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, $1.4M lost).
- Who funds Protecting America's Future?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Timothy Dunn ($1.3M), Larry Franklin ($40K), out of $1.3M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Protecting America's Future spend the most on in 2026?
- against James Talarico (Texas Senate, $1.4M, lost).