Pine Tree Results PAC spent $31M 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, 16% ended up on the winning side ($4.0M won, $20M lost).
Outside spending
$31M
On the winning side
16%
$4.0M
On the losing side
$20M
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$0 for, $31M against
Google says Pine Tree Results PAC also spent $1.4M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (4% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Pine Tree Results PAC reported $30M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Stronger America, Inc.Company / nonprofit$4.8M (16%)
- Stephen SchwarzmanIndividual$4.0M (13%)
- Ken GriffinIndividual$2.5M (8%)
- Center ForwardDark money$1.8M (6%)
- Lexington FundCompany / nonprofit$1.3M (4%)
- James DavisIndividual$1.0M (3%)
- Paul SingerIndividual$1.0M (3%)
- J Christopher ReyesIndividual$1.0M (3%)
- M Jude ReyesIndividual$1.0M (3%)
- Marjorie BuckleyIndividual$750K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Jackson | Maine Senate | Attacking | $20M | ✗ No |
| Graham Platner | Maine Senate | Attacking | $6.7M | Unknown |
| Graham Platner | Maine Senate (primary) | Attacking | $4.0M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Pine Tree Results PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Pine Tree Results PAC spent $31M 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, 16% ended up on the winning side ($4.0M won, $20M lost).
- Who funds Pine Tree Results PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Stronger America, Inc. ($4.8M), Stephen Schwarzman ($4.0M), Ken Griffin ($2.5M), Center Forward ($1.8M), Lexington Fund ($1.3M), out of $30M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Pine Tree Results PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Troy Jackson (Maine Senate, $20M, lost); against Graham Platner (Maine Senate, $6.7M, unknown); against Graham Platner (Maine Senate, $4.0M, won).