Cornhusker Majority spent $7.1M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% 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 ($7.1M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$7.1M
On the winning side
100%
$7.1M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
2% / 98%
$132K for, $6.9M against
Google says Cornhusker Majority also spent $645K 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Osborn | Nebraska Senate | Attacking | $6.9M | ✓ Yes |
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate | Supporting | $132K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Cornhusker Majority spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Cornhusker Majority spent $7.1M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% 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 ($7.1M won, $0 lost).
- Which candidates did Cornhusker Majority spend the most on in 2026?
- against Dan Osborn (Nebraska Senate, $6.9M, won); for Pete Ricketts (Nebraska Senate, $132K, won).