Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi) spent $2.8M 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, 8% ended up on the winning side ($199K won, $2.2M lost, with $459K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$2.8M
On the winning side
8%
$199K
On the losing side
$2.2M
$459K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
91% / 9%
$2.6M for, $248K against
Google says Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi) also spent $428K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (15% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi) reported $1.3M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Center ForwardDark money$925K (72%)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee (Asa PAC)Another PAC$225K (17%)
- Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of AaoAnother PAC$120K (9%)
- Unitedhealth GroupCompany / nonprofit$16K (1%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiley | California 6th District | Supporting | $738K | ✗ No |
| Mike Lawler | New York 17th District | Supporting | $435K | ✗ No |
| Richard Pan | California 6th District | Attacking | $248K | ✗ No |
| David Valadao | California 22nd District | Supporting | $194K | ✗ No |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Iowa 1st District | Supporting | $182K | ✗ No |
| Greg Murphy | North Carolina 3rd District | Supporting | $181K | Counting |
| Bryan Steil | Wisconsin 1st District | Supporting | $171K | ✗ No |
| Andrew Garbarino | New York 2nd District | Supporting | $140K | Counting |
| Blake Moore | Utah 2nd District (primary) | Supporting | $100K | ✓ Yes |
| Jeff Hurd | Colorado 3rd District (primary) | Supporting | $99K | ✓ Yes |
| Rob Wittman | Virginia 1st District | Supporting | $87K | Counting |
| Rob Bresnahan | Pennsylvania 8th District | Supporting | $55K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi) spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi) spent $2.8M 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, 8% ended up on the winning side ($199K won, $2.2M lost, with $459K in races still being counted).
- Who funds Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi)?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Center Forward ($925K), American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee (Asa PAC) ($225K), Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of Aao ($120K), Unitedhealth Group ($16K), out of $1.3M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi) spend the most on in 2026?
- for Kevin Kiley (California 6th District, $738K, lost); for Mike Lawler (New York 17th District, $435K, lost); against Richard Pan (California 6th District, $248K, lost).