Building Together spent $2.4M 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, 98% ended up on the winning side ($1.8M won, $39K lost, with $572K in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$2.4M
On the winning side
98%
$1.8M
On the losing side
$39K
$572K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
36% / 64%
$858K for, $1.5M 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Paxton | Texas Senate | Attacking | $179K | ✓ Yes |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | Attacking | $83K | ✓ Yes |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | Attacking | $83K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Collins | Georgia Senate | Attacking | $80K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | Attacking | $75K | ✓ Yes |
| Michele Tafoya | Minnesota Senate | Attacking | $50K | ✓ Yes |
| Roger Marshall | Kansas Senate | Attacking | $27K | ✓ Yes |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | Attacking | $23K | ✓ Yes |
| Chris Gallant | New York 1st District | Supporting | $19K | Counting |
| Nick LaLota | New York 1st District | Attacking | $19K | Counting |
| Lauren Boebert | Colorado 4th District | Attacking | $18K | Counting |
| Eileen Laubacher | Colorado 4th District | Supporting | $18K | Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did Building Together spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Building Together spent $2.4M 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, 98% ended up on the winning side ($1.8M won, $39K lost, with $572K in races still being counted).
- Which candidates did Building Together spend the most on in 2026?
- against Ken Paxton (Texas Senate, $179K, won); against Jon Husted (Ohio Senate (special), $83K, won); against Michael Whatley (North Carolina Senate, $83K, won).