New American Jobs Fund spent $8.4M 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 ($8.4M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$8.4M
On the winning side
100%
$8.4M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$8.4M for, $0 against
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrod Brown | Ohio Senate (special) | Supporting | $4.3M | ✓ Yes |
| James Talarico | Texas Senate | Supporting | $2.8M | ✓ Yes |
| Marcy Kaptur | Ohio 9th District | Supporting | $696K | ✓ Yes |
| Greg Landsman | Ohio 1st District | Supporting | $507K | ✓ Yes |
| Emilia Sykes | Ohio 13th District | Supporting | $124K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did New American Jobs Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- New American Jobs Fund spent $8.4M 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 ($8.4M won, $0 lost).
- Which candidates did New American Jobs Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- for Sherrod Brown (Ohio Senate (special), $4.3M, won); for James Talarico (Texas Senate, $2.8M, won); for Marcy Kaptur (Ohio 9th District, $696K, won).