Plains PAC spent $4.2M 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, $4.2M lost).
Outside spending
$4.2M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$4.2M
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$0 for, $4.2M 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Turek | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $2.6M | ✗ No |
| Adam Hamilton | Kansas Senate | Attacking | $1.6M | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Plains PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Plains PAC spent $4.2M 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, $4.2M lost).
- Which candidates did Plains PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Josh Turek (Iowa Senate, $2.6M, lost); against Adam Hamilton (Kansas Senate, $1.6M, lost).