Real Change PAC spent $1.2M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 96% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 44% ended up on the winning side ($522K won, $661K lost).
Outside spending
$1.2M
On the winning side
44%
$522K
On the losing side
$661K
Supporting vs attacking
4% / 96%
$50K for, $1.1M against
Google says Real Change PAC also spent $140K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (12% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Real Change PAC reported $1.2M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Conservative Americans PACAnother PAC$1.2M (97%)
- Lead Left PACAnother PAC$31K (3%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Bennett | New Jersey 7th District (primary) | Attacking | $661K | ✗ No |
| Joseph Baldacci | Maine 2nd District (primary) | Attacking | $472K | ✓ Yes |
| Matthew Dunlap | Maine 2nd District (primary) | Supporting | $50K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Real Change PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Real Change PAC spent $1.2M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 96% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 44% ended up on the winning side ($522K won, $661K lost).
- Who funds Real Change PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Conservative Americans PAC ($1.2M), Lead Left PAC ($31K), out of $1.2M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Real Change PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Rebecca Bennett (New Jersey 7th District, $661K, lost); against Joseph Baldacci (Maine 2nd District, $472K, won); for Matthew Dunlap (Maine 2nd District, $50K, won).