Texas PAC spent $182M 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, $182M lost).
Outside spending
$182M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$182M
Supporting vs attacking
38% / 62%
$70M for, $112M against
Google says Texas PAC also spent $6.6M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (4% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
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 | $112M | ✗ No |
| Ken Paxton | Texas Senate | Supporting | $70M | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Texas PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Texas PAC spent $182M 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, $182M lost).
- Which candidates did Texas PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against James Talarico (Texas Senate, $112M, lost); for Ken Paxton (Texas Senate, $70M, lost).