First Principles Digital spent $1.2M 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, 76% ended up on the winning side ($903K won, $283K lost).
Outside spending
$1.2M
On the winning side
76%
$903K
On the losing side
$283K
Supporting vs attacking
85% / 15%
$1.0M for, $182K against
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 Rogers | Michigan Senate (primary) | Supporting | $903K | ✓ Yes |
| Rhett Marques | Alabama 2nd District | Supporting | $102K | ✗ No |
| Shomari Figures | Alabama 2nd District | Attacking | $102K | ✗ No |
| Don Leonard | Ohio 15th District | Attacking | $80K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did First Principles Digital spend in 2026, and did it win?
- First Principles Digital spent $1.2M 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, 76% ended up on the winning side ($903K won, $283K lost).
- Which candidates did First Principles Digital spend the most on in 2026?
- for Mike Rogers (Michigan Senate, $903K, won); for Rhett Marques (Alabama 2nd District, $102K, lost); against Shomari Figures (Alabama 2nd District, $102K, lost).