Michigan Sunrise PAC spent $1.7M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 61% of it helped Republicans (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
29% / 71%
$497K for, $1.2M against
Google says Michigan Sunrise PAC also spent $207K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (12% 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Maasdam | Michigan 7th District (primary) | Attacking | $779K | ✓ Yes |
| William Lawrence | Michigan 7th District (primary) | Supporting | $497K | ✓ Yes |
| Matthew Maasdam | Michigan 7th District (primary) | Attacking | $423K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Michigan Sunrise PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Michigan Sunrise PAC spent $1.7M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 61% of it helped Republicans (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 Michigan Sunrise PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Matthew Maasdam (Michigan 7th District, $779K, won); for William Lawrence (Michigan 7th District, $497K, won); against Matthew Maasdam (Michigan 7th District, $423K, won).