Dlga spent $5.5M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 70% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 69% ended up on the winning side ($3.8M won, $1.7M lost).
Outside spending
$5.5M
On the winning side
69%
$3.8M
On the losing side
$1.7M
Supporting vs attacking
62% / 38%
$3.4M for, $2.1M against
Google says Dlga also spent $155K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (3% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Dlga reported $6.0M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association IncAnother PAC$276K (5%)
- Poarch Creek IndiansCompany / nonprofit$250K (4%)
- Elizabeth GilmoreIndividual$200K (3%)
- National Nurses UnitedCompany / nonprofit$200K (3%)
- Vertex PharmaceuticalsCompany / nonprofit$175K (3%)
- Elevance HealthCompany / nonprofit$168K (3%)
- AstrazenecaCompany / nonprofit$148K (2%)
- Wisconsin Forward FundCompany / nonprofit$125K (2%)
- Lockheed Martin Employees PACAnother PAC$125K (2%)
- Mark RubinIndividual$112K (2%)
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) | Attacking | $2.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Joe Hathaway | New Jersey 11th District | Supporting | $1.7M | ✗ No |
| Peggy Flanagan | Minnesota Senate (primary) | Supporting | $1.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Peggy Flanagan | Minnesota Senate | Supporting | $369K | ✓ Yes |
| Juliana Stratton | Illinois Senate (primary) | Supporting | $222K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Dlga spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Dlga spent $5.5M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 70% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 69% ended up on the winning side ($3.8M won, $1.7M lost).
- Who funds Dlga?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association Inc ($276K), Poarch Creek Indians ($250K), Elizabeth Gilmore ($200K), National Nurses United ($200K), Vertex Pharmaceuticals ($175K), out of $6.0M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Dlga spend the most on in 2026?
- against Angie Craig (Minnesota Senate, $2.1M, won); for Joe Hathaway (New Jersey 11th District, $1.7M, lost); for Peggy Flanagan (Minnesota Senate, $1.1M, won).