Building the Future spent $2.5M 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, $2.5M lost).
Outside spending
$2.5M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$2.5M
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$2.5M for, $0 against
Google says Building the Future also spent $165K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (7% 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darline Graham | South Carolina Senate | Supporting | $2.5M | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Building the Future spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Building the Future spent $2.5M 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, $2.5M lost).
- Which candidates did Building the Future spend the most on in 2026?
- for Darline Graham (South Carolina Senate, $2.5M, lost).