Commonsense Hoosiers PAC spent $1.0M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 95% were on the winning side ($977K won, $49K lost). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.0M
Winning share of scored dollars
95%
$1.0M scored (100% of spending); $0 unknown
On the losing side
$49K
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$0 for, $1.0M 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Spartz | Indiana 5th District | Attacking | $977K | ✓ Yes |
| Erin Houchin | Indiana 9th District | Attacking | $49K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Commonsense Hoosiers PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Commonsense Hoosiers PAC spent $1.0M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 95% were on the winning side ($977K won, $49K lost). $0 had no matched result and is excluded.
- Which candidates did Commonsense Hoosiers PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Victoria Spartz (Indiana 5th District, $977K, won); against Erin Houchin (Indiana 9th District, $49K, lost).