Michigan Sunrise PAC spent $1.7M 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, 100% were on the winning side ($497K won, $0 lost). $1.2M had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.7M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$497K scored (29% of spending); $1.2M unknown
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 won.
✓ 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 | Won? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Maasdam | Michigan 7th District (primary) | Attacking | $779K | Unknown |
| William Lawrence | Michigan 7th District (primary) | Supporting | $497K | ✓ Yes |
| Matthew Maasdam | Michigan 7th District (primary) | Attacking | $423K | Unknown |
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 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, 100% were on the winning side ($497K won, $0 lost). $1.2M had no matched result and is excluded.
- Which candidates did Michigan Sunrise PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Matthew Maasdam (Michigan 7th District, $779K, unknown); for William Lawrence (Michigan 7th District, $497K, won); against Matthew Maasdam (Michigan 7th District, $423K, unknown).