Stand for New York PAC spent $11M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% 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 ($11M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$11M
On the winning side
100%
$11M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$11M for, $0 against
Google says Stand for New York PAC also spent $2.0M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (19% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Stand for New York PAC reported $11M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Michael BloombergIndividual$11M (100%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Lasher | New York 12th District (primary) | Supporting | $11M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Stand for New York PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Stand for New York PAC spent $11M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% 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 ($11M won, $0 lost).
- Who funds Stand for New York PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Michael Bloomberg ($11M), out of $11M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Stand for New York PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for Micah Lasher (New York 12th District, $11M, won).