Mainstream Colorado Fund spent $1.7M 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 ($1.7M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$1.7M
On the winning side
100%
$1.7M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
34% / 66%
$601K for, $1.1M against
Google says Mainstream Colorado Fund also spent $164K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (9% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Evans | Colorado 8th District | Attacking | $1.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Manny Rutinel | Colorado 8th District | Supporting | $601K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Mainstream Colorado Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Mainstream Colorado Fund spent $1.7M 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 ($1.7M won, $0 lost).
- Which candidates did Mainstream Colorado Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- against Gabe Evans (Colorado 8th District, $1.1M, won); for Manny Rutinel (Colorado 8th District, $601K, won).