Politician
Thomas Smith
Republican · Michigan · ran 1 time since 2020, won 0
FEC candidate H6MI08312
Thomas Smith (Republican) raised $561K for the 2026 Michigan 8th District race, $16K of it from PACs, and outside groups spent $186K for and $27K against them (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). They lost.
Raised, all runs
$561K
2026
From PAC checks
3%
$16K from corporations, trade groups, unions and politicians
Outside money for
$186K
Super PACs and party groups helping
Outside money against
$27K
Spent attacking them
Every run
Each general election, with the money behind it and the result.
| Cycle | Race | Raised | PAC share | Outside for / against | Google ads | All money | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Michigan 8th District | $561K | 3% | $186K / $27K | – | $774K | ✗ Lost |
Who wrote the checks
The PACs that gave the most across every run, and what kind of money it is.
Other $10K
- Six PACOther$5K
- The Guardian FundOther$5K
Outside money, for and against
Super PACs and party groups that spent the most on these races.
- America PACfor $95K
- No Going Back PAC Inc.for $91K
- Building Togetheragainst $12K
- For Michigan Action Fundagainst $11K
- Neighbor Voicesagainst $4K
Figures are the candidate's principal committees as filed with the FEC, cycle by cycle. See About the data.
Questions people ask
- Who funded Thomas Smith's 2026 campaign?
- Thomas Smith (Republican) raised $561K for the 2026 Michigan 8th District race, $16K of it from PACs, and outside groups spent $186K for and $27K against them (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). They lost.
- Which PACs gave the most to Thomas Smith?
- Six PAC ($5K), The Guardian Fund ($5K) in 2026.
- Which super PACs spent on Thomas Smith's race?
- America PAC ($95K for), No Going Back PAC Inc. ($91K for), Building Together ($12K against) in 2026.