Fighting for Texas spent $1.6M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 57% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($700K won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$1.6M
On the winning side
100%
$700K
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
57% / 43%
$930K for, $700K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Fighting for Texas reported $1.6M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Standing for TexasCompany / nonprofit$1.6M (100%)
- Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation PACAnother PAC$5K (0%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Hunt | Texas Senate (primary) | Supporting | $930K | Unknown |
| John Sen Cornyn | Texas Senate (primary) | Attacking | $700K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Fighting for Texas spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Fighting for Texas spent $1.6M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 57% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($700K won, $0 lost).
- Who funds Fighting for Texas?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Standing for Texas ($1.6M), Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation PAC ($5K), out of $1.6M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Fighting for Texas spend the most on in 2026?
- for Wesley Hunt (Texas Senate, $930K, unknown); against John Sen Cornyn (Texas Senate, $700K, won).