Center Forward Committee spent $5.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($2.8M won, $0 lost, with $750K in races still being counted). $2.3M had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$5.8M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$2.8M scored (47% of spending); $2.3M unknown
On the losing side
$0
$750K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
79% / 21%
$4.6M for, $1.2M against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $3.8M to Center Forward Committee. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $5.8M.
- Center ForwardDark money$3.5M (92%)
- Pmi US Corporate ServicesCompany / nonprofit$150K (4%)
- Chevron CorporationCompany$100K (3%)
- American Society of AnesthesiologistsCompany / nonprofit$25K (1%)
- United Health GroupCompany / nonprofit$16K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Craig | Minnesota Senate (primary) | Supporting | $1.2M | Unknown |
| Haley Stevens | Michigan Senate (primary) | Supporting | $1000K | Unknown |
| Laurie Buckhout | North Carolina 1st District | Attacking | $945K | ✓ Yes |
| Chris Pappas | New Hampshire Senate | Supporting | $800K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Thompson | California 4th District | Supporting | $750K | Counting |
| Steven Horsford | Nevada 4th District | Supporting | $200K | ✓ Yes |
| Lindsay James | Iowa 2nd District | Supporting | $200K | ✓ Yes |
| Susie Lee | Nevada 3rd District | Supporting | $150K | ✓ Yes |
| Kristen McDonald Rivet | Michigan 8th District | Supporting | $150K | ✓ Yes |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Texas 34th District | Supporting | $140K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Bouchard Jr. | Michigan 10th District | Attacking | $100K | ✓ Yes |
| Cori Bush | Missouri 1st District (primary) | Attacking | $94K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Center Forward Committee spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Center Forward Committee spent $5.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($2.8M won, $0 lost, with $750K in races still being counted). $2.3M had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Center Forward Committee?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Center Forward ($3.5M), Pmi US Corporate Services ($150K), Chevron Corporation ($100K), American Society of Anesthesiologists ($25K), United Health Group ($16K), out of $3.8M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Center Forward Committee spend the most on in 2026?
- for Angie Craig (Minnesota Senate, $1.2M, unknown); for Haley Stevens (Michigan Senate, $1000K, unknown); against Laurie Buckhout (North Carolina 1st District, $945K, won).