Independent PAC spent $8.7M 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, $8.7M lost).
Outside spending
$8.7M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$8.7M
Supporting vs attacking
98% / 2%
$8.6M for, $150K against
Google says Independent PAC also spent $36K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (0% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Independent PAC reported $500 in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Brett LoydIndividual$500 (100%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Bodnar | Montana Senate | Supporting | $7.3M | ✗ No |
| Kevin Kiley | California 6th District | Supporting | $800K | ✗ No |
| Chris Getty | Illinois 4th District | Supporting | $262K | ✗ No |
| Michael Bridgford | Iowa 1st District | Supporting | $159K | ✗ No |
| Richard Pan | California 6th District | Attacking | $150K | ✗ No |
| James Etzkorn | Washington 1st District (primary) | Supporting | $28K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Independent PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Independent PAC spent $8.7M 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, $8.7M lost).
- Who funds Independent PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Brett Loyd ($500), out of $500 received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Independent PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for Seth Bodnar (Montana Senate, $7.3M, lost); for Kevin Kiley (California 6th District, $800K, lost); for Chris Getty (Illinois 4th District, $262K, lost).