Historical research · 2026 elections
2026 election archive. The preserved tracker of candidates who drew significant AI industry spending in 2026, including unsuccessful candidates and called or uncalled race outcomes. Coverage centers on U.S. House and Senate races, with governor contests in Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Alaska included where they shaped the AI policy map.
Each row is labeled Federal race or State race . For state-legislature spending, see state battlegrounds .
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Tracked candidates 83 candidates · sorted by AI PAC spending Money / Position
45 Republicans · 36 Democrats · 2 Independent/Libertarian · Backed by both sides of the AI spending war.
Darline Graham Republican · SC-Senate ✕ Lost Nov 3$4,801,987 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Aug 25, 2026 · Annie Andrews (Democratic) won, defeating incumbent Darline Graham (Republican) by 91,197 votes, 51.1% to 46.7% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 10:39 PM EST
$4.8M in outside support
Moderate · Won runoff (Aug 25, 2026) · Transformer
Jon Husted Republican · OH-Sen ✕ Lost Nov 3$1,636,250 in AI PAC opposition.
Federal race · Sherrod Brown (Democratic) won, defeating incumbent Jon Husted (Republican) by 223,294 votes, 50.0% to 45.2% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:10 PM EST
$1.6M targeting this candidate
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Industry target · Transformer
Valerie Foushee Democrat · NC-4 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $1,621,658 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 3, 2026 · Valerie Foushee (Democratic) won, defeating Mahesh Ganorkar (Republican) by 215,456 votes, 79.1% to 18.9% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:24 PM EST
$1.6M in outside support
Pro-regulation · Won primary (narrow) · Transformer
Carlos De La Cruz Republican · TX-35 ✕ Lost Nov 3$1,492,321 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 4, 2026 · Runoff May 26, 2026 · Johnny Garcia (Democratic) won, defeating Carlos De La Cruz (Republican) by 27,410 votes, 55.4% to 44.6% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 1:23 AM EST
$1.5M in outside support
Moderate · Backed candidate won · Transformer
Jay Feely Republican · AZ-1 ✕ Lost Nov 3$775,000 in AI PAC opposition; $616,449 in support.
Federal race · Primary Jul 21, 2026 · Amish Shah (Democratic) won, defeating Jay Feely (Republican), 52.5% to 45.4% with a 22,494-vote margin at the time of the call · Source: Associated Press race call, Nov 5 — via KTAR
$775K targeting this candidate
$616K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won GOP primary (Jul 21, 2026) · Industry target · Transformer
Aaron Flint Republican · MT-1 ✕ Lost Nov 3$793,390 in AI PAC opposition; $590,428 in support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 2, 2026 · Sam Forstag (Democratic) won, defeating Aaron Flint (Republican); Flint conceded by phone just after midnight on Nov 4 after Forstag declared victory · Source: Concession — Daily Montanan, Nov 4
$793K targeting this candidate
$590K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary · Industry target · Transformer
Kevin Hern Republican · OK-Senate ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $1,281,859 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 16, 2026 · Kevin Hern (Republican) won, defeating N'Kiyla Thomas (Democratic) by 198,909 votes, 57.3% to 39.2% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:36 PM EST
$1.3M in outside support
Pro-regulation · Advanced to general · Transformer
Julia Letlow Republican · LA-Senate ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $1,173,385.60 American Mission support in reviewed FEC records.
Federal race · Primary May 16, 2026 · Runoff Jun 27, 2026 · Julia Letlow (Republican) won, defeating Jamie Davis (Democratic) by 25,857 votes, 50.9% to 49.1% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 12:31 AM EST
$1.2M in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won runoff (Jun 27, 2026) · Transformer
Melissa Bean Democrat · IL-8 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $1,138,422 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 17, 2026 · Melissa Bean (Democratic) won, defeating Jennifer Davis (Republican) by 53,065 votes, 64.8% to 35.2% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:31 PM EST
$1.1M in outside support
Pro-innovation · Backed candidate won · Transformer
Ben McAdams Democrat · UT-1 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $1,128,698 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 23, 2026 · Ben McAdams (Democratic) won, defeating Riley Owen (Republican) by 84,354 votes, 71.9% to 24.9% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 12:26 AM EST
$1.1M in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Jun 23, 2026) · Transformer
Laurie Buckhout Republican · NC-1 ✕ Lost Nov 3$612,000 in AI PAC opposition; $509,067 in support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 3, 2026 · Don Davis (Democratic) won, defeating Laurie Buckhout (Republican); Buckhout conceded the night of Nov 3 with all 290 precincts reporting, Davis 49.5% to 47.3% · Source: Concession — Raleigh News & Observer / Carolina Journal, Nov 3–4
$612K targeting this candidate
$509K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary · Industry target · Transformer
Ritchie Torres Democrat · NY-15 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $1,116,688 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 23, 2026 · Ritchie Torres (Democratic) won, defeating Stylo Sapaskis (Republican) by 80,808 votes, 76.8% to 10.6% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:08 PM EST
$1.1M in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Jun 23, 2026) · Transformer
Roger Marshall Republican · KS-Sen ✕ Lost Nov 3$1,010,625 in AI PAC opposition.
Federal race · Adam Hamilton (Democratic) won, defeating incumbent Roger Marshall (Republican) by 53,184 votes, 50.9% to 46.1% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:24 PM EST
$1M targeting this candidate
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Industry target · Transformer
Celeste Maloy Republican · UT-3 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $998,739 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 23, 2026 · Celeste Maloy (Republican) won, defeating Kent Udell (Democratic) by 38,075 votes, 57.9% to 35.4% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 12:03 AM EST
$999K in outside support
Pro-regulation · Won primary (Jun 23, 2026) · Transformer
Manny Rutinel Democrat · CO-8 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $976,944 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 30, 2026 · Manny Rutinel (Democratic) won, defeating incumbent Gabe Evans (Republican) by 32,919 votes, 55.5% to 40.8% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:49 PM EST
$977K in outside support
Pro-regulation · Won primary (Jun 30, 2026) · Transformer
Jim Kingston Republican · GA-1 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $960,428 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary May 19, 2026 · Runoff Jun 16, 2026 · James Kingston (Republican) won, defeating Amanda Hollowell (Democratic) by 7,751 votes, 51.4% to 48.6% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 12:14 AM EST
$960K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Backed candidate won · Transformer
Joseph Morelle Democrat · NY-25 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $923,180 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 23, 2026 · Joseph Morelle (Democratic) won, defeating Virginia McIntyre (Republican) by 72,879 votes, 62.9% to 36.9% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:38 PM EST
$923K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Jun 23, 2026) · Transformer
Alex Mealer Republican · TX-09 ✕ Lost Nov 3$904,612 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 3, 2026 · Runoff May 26, 2026 · Leticia Gutierrez (Democratic) won, defeating Alex Mealer (Republican); Mealer conceded on Nov 3 and Decision Desk HQ projected Gutierrez · Source: Decision Desk HQ projection and concession — The Hill / FOX 26 Houston, Nov 3–4
$905K in outside support
Moderate · Won runoff (May 26, 2026) · Transformer
Andy Barr Republican · KY-Senate ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $883,403.87 American Mission support in reviewed FEC records.
Federal race · Primary May 19, 2026 · Andy Barr (Republican) won, defeating Charles Booker (Democratic) by 172,013 votes, 55.0% to 42.9% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:16 PM EST
$883K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (May 19, 2026) · Transformer
Scott M. Singer Republican · FL-25 ✕ Lost Nov 3$857,426 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Jared Moskowitz (Democratic) won, defeating Scott Singer (Republican) by 12,966 votes, 51.3% to 46.6% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:07 PM EST
$857K in outside support
Pro-regulation · Won primary (Aug 18, 2026) · Transformer
Amanda McKinney Republican · WA-4 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $779,341 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Aug 4, 2026 · Amanda McKinney (Republican) won, defeating John Duresky (Democratic), 54.6% to 45.1% · Source: Associated Press race call, Nov 5 — via Yakima Herald-Republic
$779K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Advanced from top-two primary (Aug 4, 2026) · Transformer
John Cowan Republican · GA-11 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $758,576 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary May 19, 2026 · Runoff Jun 16, 2026 · John Cowan (Republican) won, defeating Chris Harden (Democratic) by 35,298 votes, 55.4% to 44.6% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 10:17 PM EST
$759K in outside support
Pro-regulation · Won runoff (Jun 16, 2026) · Transformer
Chris Gober Republican · TX-10 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $747,550 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 4, 2026 · Chris Gober (Republican) won, defeating Caitlin Rourk (Democratic) by 22,593 votes, 53.8% to 46.2% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST
$748K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary · Transformer
Daniel Arrigg Koh Democrat · MA-06 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $30,910 in AI PAC opposition; $705,313 in support.
Federal race · Primary Sep 1, 2026 · Dan Koh (Democratic) won, defeating Micah Jones (Republican) by 69,926 votes, 63.4% to 36.6% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 10:24 PM EST
$31K targeting this candidate
$705K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Sep 1, 2026) · Industry target · Transformer
Jimmy Gomez Democrat · CA-34 ✕ Lost Nov 3$712,000 in AI PAC opposition.
Federal race · Primary Jun 2, 2026 · Angela Gonzales-Torres (Democratic) won, defeating Jimmy Gomez (Democratic) by 19,546 votes, 58.7% to 41.3% · Source: Decision Desk HQ forecast (>99%) and Poliwave race call, Nov 4
$712K targeting this candidate
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Industry target · Transformer
Clay Fuller Republican · GA-14 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $686,580 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary May 19, 2026 · Clay Fuller (Republican) won, defeating Shawn Harris (Democratic) by 50,416 votes, 58.8% to 41.2% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:55 PM EST
$687K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (May 19, 2026) · Transformer
Rob Menendez Democrat · NJ-8 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $638,280 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 2, 2026 · Rob Menendez (Democratic) won, defeating Craig Honts (Other) by 101,725 votes, 88.6% to 4.2% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:11 PM EST
$638K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Jun 2, 2026) · Transformer
Gabe Evans Republican · CO-8 ✕ Lost Nov 3$599,445 in AI PAC opposition.
Federal race · Manny Rutinel (Democratic) won, defeating incumbent Gabe Evans (Republican) by 32,919 votes, 55.5% to 40.8% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:49 PM EST
$599K targeting this candidate
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Industry target · Transformer
Jimmy Panetta Democrat · CA-19 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $599,280 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 2, 2026 · Jimmy Panetta (Democratic) won, defeating Peter Verbica (Republican) by 79,845 votes, 72.0% to 28.0% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:48 PM EST
$599K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Transformer
Greg Stanton Democrat · AZ-4 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $592,221 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Aug 4, 2026 · Greg Stanton (Democratic) won, defeating Zuhdi Jasser (Republican) by 57,179 votes, 62.4% to 35.4% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 10:10 PM EST
$592K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Aug 4, 2026) · Transformer
Tom Sell Republican · TX-19 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $578,986 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 3, 2026 · Runoff May 26, 2026 · Tom Sell (Republican) won, defeating Kyle Rable (Democratic) by 59,903 votes, 75.1% to 24.9% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 12:34 AM EST
$579K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won runoff (May 26, 2026) · Transformer
Brian Poindexter Democrat · OH-07 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $570,204 in AI PAC support.
State race · Primary May 5, 2026 · Brian Poindexter (Democratic) won, defeating incumbent Max Miller (Republican) by 32,437 votes, 54.9% to 45.1% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 1:23 AM EST
$570K in outside support
Pro-safety · Won primary · Transformer
Jessica Steinmann Republican · TX-8 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $511,025 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 4, 2026 · Jessica Hart Steinmann (Republican) won, defeating Laura Jones (Democratic) by 24,204 votes, 55.0% to 45.0% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 1:08 AM EST
$511K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary · Transformer
Kurt Alme Republican · MT-Senate ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $496,826 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 2, 2026 · Kurt Alme (Republican) won, defeating Seth Bodnar (Independent) by 41,931 votes, 48.2% to 38.1% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 2:54 AM EST
$497K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Jun 2, 2026) · Transformer
Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican · MS-Senate ✕ Lost Nov 3$494,528 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Scott Colom (Democratic) won, defeating incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican) by 5,510 votes, 49.2% to 48.7% · Source: Associated Press race call, Nov 11 — via PBS NewsHour
$495K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Transformer
Jay Obernolte Republican · CA-23 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $400,130.32 American Mission support in reviewed FEC records.
Federal race · Primary Jun 2, 2026 · Jay Obernolte (Republican) won, defeating Tessa Hodge (Democratic) by 3,829 votes, 50.9% to 49.1%, with about 95% of the expected vote counted at the call · Source: Decision Desk HQ race call, Nov 11, 7:32 PM EST
$400K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Transformer
Colin Allred Democrat · TX-33 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $399,676 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 3, 2026 · Runoff May 26, 2026 · Colin Allred (Democratic) won, defeating Patrick Gillespie (Republican) by 108,662 votes, 78.7% to 21.3% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:10 PM EST
$400K in outside support
Pro-regulation · Won runoff (May 26, 2026) · Transformer
Emilia Sykes Democrat · OH-13 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $332,071 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary May 5, 2026 · Emilia Sykes (Democratic) won, defeating Carey Coleman (Republican) by 68,515 votes, 60.0% to 38.4% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 7:48 PM EST
$332K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Transformer
Barry Moore Republican · AL-Senate ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $330,084.69 American Mission support in reviewed FEC records.
Federal race · Primary May 19, 2026 · Runoff Jun 16, 2026 · Barry Moore (Republican) won, defeating Everett Wess (Democratic) by 158,012 votes, 54.7% to 45.3% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:17 PM EST
$330K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Jun 16, 2026) · Transformer
Steven Horsford Democrat · NV-4 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $321,319 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 9, 2026 · Steven Horsford (Democratic) won, defeating Cody Whipple (Republican) by 50,963 votes, 60.5% to 37.7% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 3:53 AM EST
$321K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Transformer
Jared Moskowitz Democrat · FL-25 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $309,574 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Jared Moskowitz (Democratic) won, defeating Scott Singer (Republican) by 12,966 votes, 51.3% to 46.6% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:07 PM EST
$310K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Aug 18, 2026) · Transformer
Angela Gonzales-Torres Democrat · CA-34 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $300,000 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Angela Gonzales-Torres (Democratic) won, defeating Jimmy Gomez (Democratic) by 19,546 votes, 58.7% to 41.3% · Source: Decision Desk HQ forecast (>99%) and Poliwave race call, Nov 4
$300K in outside support
Pro-regulation · Advanced from top-two primary · Transformer
Jeremy Moss Democrat · MI-11 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $294,613 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Aug 4, 2026 · Jeremy Moss (Democratic) won, defeating Ethan Baker (Republican) by 94,221 votes, 60.9% to 36.8% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:23 PM EST
$295K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Aug 4, 2026) · Transformer
Val Hoyle Democrat · OR-4 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $292,419 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary May 19, 2026 · Val Hoyle (Democratic) won, defeating Monique DeSpain (Republican) by 30,600 votes, 54.0% to 42.9% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 1:09 AM EST
$292K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · Transformer
Yvette Clarke Democrat · NY-9 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $289,695 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 23, 2026 · Yvette Clarke (Democratic) won, defeating Joel Azumah (Republican) by 116,125 votes, 82.1% to 17.0% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:05 PM EST
$290K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Jun 23, 2026) · Transformer
Marilyn Strickland Democrat · WA-10 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $288,114 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Aug 4, 2026 · Marilyn Strickland (Democratic) won, defeating Chris Chung (Republican) by 48,499 votes, 64.4% to 35.1% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:21 PM EST
$288K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Advanced from top-two primary (Aug 4, 2026) · Transformer
Johnny Garrett Republican · TN-06 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $287,685 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Aug 6, 2026 · Johnny Garrett (Republican) won, defeating Mike Croley (Democratic) by 7,773 votes, 50.8% to 47.5% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 12:16 AM EST
$288K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Aug 6, 2026) · Transformer
Bob Brooks Democrat · PA-7 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won $263,250 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary May 19, 2026 · Bob Brooks (Democratic) won, defeating incumbent Ryan Mackenzie (Republican) by 35,358 votes, 56.0% to 44.0% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 10:27 PM EST
$263K in outside support
Pro-regulation · Won primary (May 19, 2026) · Transformer
Pete Ricketts Republican · NE-Senate ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $262,625 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary May 12, 2026 · Pete Ricketts (Republican) won, defeating Dan Osborn (Nonpartisan) by 48,236 votes, 50.3% to 43.7% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 3:27 AM EST
$263K in outside support
Moderate · Won primary (May 12, 2026) · Transformer
Laurel Lee Republican · FL-15 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $207,329.45 in support reported in FEC filing 2017664.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Laurel Lee (Republican) won, defeating Robert People (Democratic) by 25,861 votes, 54.3% to 45.7% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:09 PM EST
$207,329.45 support in this filing
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · FEC filing 2017664
Latest cumulative total unconfirmed · Tracker discrepancy unresolved
Nathaniel Moran Republican · TX-1 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $202,538.60 in support reported in FEC filing 2017664.
Federal race · Primary Mar 3, 2026 · Nathaniel Moran (Republican) won, defeating Yolanda Prince (Democratic) by 100,389 votes, 69.0% to 31.0% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST
$202,538.60 support in this filing
Pro-innovation · Incumbent · FEC filing 2017664
Latest cumulative total unconfirmed · Tracker discrepancy unresolved
Chris McGowan Republican · IA-4 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won $103,970.18 American Mission support in reviewed FEC records.
Federal race · Primary Jun 2, 2026 · Chris McGowan (Republican) won, defeating Dave Dawson (Democratic) by 54,905 votes, 59.1% to 40.9% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:33 PM EST
$103,970.18 support in reviewed records
Pro-innovation · Won primary · Reviewed FEC records
American Mission only · Latest all-PAC total unconfirmed
Josh Gottheimer Democrat · NJ-5 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won Current AI PAC spending amount unverified.
Federal race · Josh Gottheimer (Democratic) won, defeating Sean Kirrane (Republican) by 74,841 votes, 62.4% to 34.7% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:12 PM EST
Spending amount unverified
Moderate pro-regulation · Incumbent
Marsha Blackburn Republican · TN-Gov ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won Current AI PAC spending amount unverified.
State race · Primary Aug 6, 2026 · Marsha Blackburn (Republican) won, defeating Jerri Green (Democratic) by 52,713 votes, 45.5% to 43.0% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 12:43 AM EST
Spending amount unverified
Moderate pro-regulation · Won primary (Aug 6, 2026)
Sam Liccardo Democrat · CA-16 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won Current AI PAC spending amount unverified.
Federal race · Primary Jun 2, 2026 · Sam Liccardo (Democratic) won, defeating Peter Soulé (Republican) by 74,653 votes, 75.9% to 24.1% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 4, 12:36 AM EST
Spending amount unverified
Moderate · Incumbent
Jace Yarbrough Republican · TX-32 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won Current itemized AI PAC spending amount unconfirmed.
Federal race · Primary Mar 3, 2026 · Jace Yarbrough (Republican) won, defeating Dan Barrios (Democratic) by 8,442 votes, 51.5% to 48.5% · Source: Decision Desk HQ race call, Nov 4, 2:44 AM CST with more than 95% reporting
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Pro-innovation · GOP nominee
Suhas Subramanyam Democrat · VA-10 ✓ Won Nov 3Dem won Current AI PAC spending amount unverified.
Federal race · Primary Jun 16, 2026 · Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic) won, defeating Dave Beckwith (Republican) by 77,818 votes, 60.7% to 37.3% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:03 PM EST
Spending amount unverified
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Aug 4, 2026)
Byron Donalds Republican · FL-Gov ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won Approximately $5M announced commitment; actual AI PAC spending unconfirmed.
State race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Byron Donalds (Republican) won, defeating David Jolly (Democratic) by 107,932 votes, 50.0% to 48.7% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:09 PM EST
Spending amount unverified
Pro-innovation · Won primary (Aug 18, 2026)
Houston Gaines Republican · GA-10 ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won Current itemized AI PAC spending amount unconfirmed.
Federal race · Primary May 19, 2026 · Houston Gaines (Republican) won, defeating Pamela Delancy (Democratic) by 23,369 votes, 53.6% to 46.4% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:54 PM EST
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Pro-innovation · Won primary (May 19, 2026)
James T. Martin Democrat · FL-21 ✕ Lost Nov 3Defeated Bernard Taylor in the FL-21 Democratic primary; will face Brian Mast in November.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Brian Mast (Republican) won, defeating James Martin (Democratic) by 31,343 votes, 53.9% to 44.7% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 8:13 PM EST
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Won primary (Aug 18, 2026)
Gerald Heikes Republican · AK-Senate Nov 3 · not yet called Advances to the November Senate ballot after certified fourth-place finisher David Leslie withdrew.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Mary Peltola (Democratic) leads Dan Sullivan (Republican) by 626 votes, 48.2% to 47.9%, with about 74% counted; ranked-choice tabulation Nov 18 if neither clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Conservative · Advanced to general (Sep 2026)
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. Republican · AK-Senate Nov 3 · not yet called Secured a top-four Alaska Senate slot despite sharing nearly the same name as the incumbent senator.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Mary Peltola (Democratic) leads Dan Sullivan (Republican) by 626 votes, 48.2% to 47.9%, with about 74% counted; ranked-choice tabulation Nov 18 if neither clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Advanced to general (Aug 2026)
Nick Begich Republican · AK-AL Nov 3 · not yet called Finished first in Alaska's at-large U.S. House primary with 44.63%.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Nick Begich III (Republican) leads Bill Hill (Nonpartisan) by 19,515 votes, 49.6% to 40.4%, with about 74% counted; ranked-choice tabulation Nov 18 if no candidate clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Incumbent · Advanced to general
Bill Hill Independent · AK-AL Nov 3 · not yet called Finished second in Alaska's at-large U.S. House primary with 32.53%.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Nick Begich III (Republican) leads Bill Hill (Nonpartisan) by 19,515 votes, 49.6% to 40.4%, with about 74% counted; ranked-choice tabulation Nov 18 if no candidate clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Advanced to general
Eric Hafner Democrat · AK-AL Nov 3 · not yet called Advanced to the November ballot with 3.79%; currently serving a federal prison sentence and likely to face an eligibility challenge.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Nick Begich III (Republican) leads Bill Hill (Nonpartisan) by 19,515 votes, 49.6% to 40.4%, with about 74% counted; ranked-choice tabulation Nov 18 if no candidate clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Advanced to general
Jim McDermott Libertarian · AK-AL Nov 3 · not yet called Advanced to the November ballot from eighth place (1.2%) after four higher finishers withdrew.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Nick Begich III (Republican) leads Bill Hill (Nonpartisan) by 19,515 votes, 49.6% to 40.4%, with about 74% counted; ranked-choice tabulation Nov 18 if no candidate clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Libertarian · Advanced to general (Sep 2026)
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins Democrat · AK-Gov Nov 3 · not yet called Finished first in Alaska's gubernatorial primary with 22.52%; endorsed by withdrawing runner-up Tom Begich.
State race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Democratic) leads Bernadette Wilson (Republican) by 42,044 votes, 49.2% to 29.2%, with about 73% counted; ranked-choice tabulation if no candidate clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Progressive · Advanced to general
Bernadette Wilson Republican · AK-Gov Nov 3 · not yet called Advanced from Alaska's gubernatorial top-four primary with 10.02%.
State race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Democratic) leads Bernadette Wilson (Republican) by 42,044 votes, 49.2% to 29.2%, with about 73% counted; ranked-choice tabulation if no candidate clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Conservative · Advanced to general
Dave Bronson Republican · AK-Gov Nov 3 · not yet called Advanced from Alaska's gubernatorial top-four primary with 8.13%.
State race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Democratic) leads Bernadette Wilson (Republican) by 42,044 votes, 49.2% to 29.2%, with about 73% counted; ranked-choice tabulation if no candidate clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Conservative · Advanced to general
Candi English Republican · AK-Gov Nov 3 · not yet called Replaces the disqualified Treg Taylor on the November ballot, with Jodi Taylor as her running mate.
State race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Too close to call as of Nov 4: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Democratic) leads Bernadette Wilson (Republican) by 42,044 votes, 49.2% to 29.2%, with about 73% counted; ranked-choice tabulation if no candidate clears 50% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), uncalled
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Conservative · Advanced to general (Sep 2026)
Everton Blair Democrat · GA-13 Won the GA-13 special election by fewer than 800 votes; serves only through January.
Federal race · Primary Aug 25, 2026 · Won the GA-13 special election over Marcye Scott 52.46%–47.54% (fewer than 800 votes); serves through January
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Won special election (Aug 25, 2026)
N'Kiyla "Jasmine" Thomas Democrat · OK-Senate ✕ Lost Nov 3Won the Oklahoma Democratic Senate runoff with ~61%; faces AI-PAC-backed Kevin Hern in November.
Federal race · Primary Aug 25, 2026 · Kevin Hern (Republican) won, defeating N'Kiyla Thomas (Democratic) by 198,909 votes, 57.3% to 39.2% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 9:36 PM EST
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Won runoff (Aug 25, 2026)
Mike Mazzei Republican · OK-Governor ✓ Won Nov 3Rep won Upset AG Gentner Drummond by about 2,045 votes in Oklahoma's GOP gubernatorial runoff.
Federal race · Primary Aug 25, 2026 · Mike Mazzei (Republican) won, defeating Cyndi Munson (Democratic) by 67,342 votes, 52.0% to 45.9% · Source: Election-night race call (Exa Election Library), called Nov 3, 11:46 PM EST
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Won runoff (Aug 25, 2026)
Alex Bores Democrat · NY-12 Out — not on Nov ballot $8,155,898 in AI PAC opposition; $21,140,241 in support.
Federal race · Primary Jun 23, 2026 · Lost primary to Micah Lasher (35% to 39%)
$8.2M targeting this candidate
$21.1M in outside support
Pro-regulation · Lost primary (Jun 23, 2026) · Industry target · Transformer
Jesse Jackson Jr. Democrat · IL-2 Out — not on Nov ballot $1,430,037 in AI PAC support.
Federal race · Primary Mar 17, 2026 · Lost primary
$1.4M in outside support
Pro-innovation · Backed candidate lost · Transformer
Daniel John Franzese Republican · FL-25 Out — not on Nov ballot $740,265 in AI PAC opposition.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Lost the FL-25 GOP primary to Scott Singer (25.6% to 31.4%)
$740K targeting this candidate
Moderate · Lost primary (Aug 18, 2026) · Industry target · Transformer
Lindsey Graham Republican · SC-Senate Out — not on Nov ballot $374,286.86 American Mission support in reviewed FEC records.
Federal race · Primary Jun 9, 2026 · Won June 9 primary (56.8%) but died July 11 — Darline Graham is the GOP nominee
$374K in outside support
Pro-innovation · Died Jul 11, 2026 — replaced on ballot · Transformer
Briscoe Cain Republican · TX-09 Out — not on Nov ballot $98,042 in AI PAC opposition.
Federal race · Primary Mar 3, 2026 · Runoff May 26, 2026 · Lost TX-9 GOP runoff to Alex Mealer (31.7% to 68.3%)
$98K targeting this candidate
Pro-innovation · Lost runoff (May 26, 2026) · Industry target · Transformer
Mallory McMorrow Democrat · MI-Senate Out — not on Nov ballot AI regulation is a campaign issue; AI PAC spending remains unconfirmed.
Federal race · Primary Aug 4, 2026 · Lost the Michigan Senate Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Pro-regulation · Lost primary (Aug 4, 2026)
Evan Turnage Democrat · MS-2 Out — not on Nov ballot Running on AI regulation as a central issue.
Federal race · Lost the MS-2 Democratic primary to Rep. Bennie Thompson
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Pro-regulation · Lost primary
David Leslie Democrat · AK-Senate Out — not on Nov ballot Certified fourth (1,845 votes) but withdrew Aug 31; Gerald Heikes advances in his place.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Certified fourth (1,845 votes; 104 ahead of Gerald Heikes) but withdrew Aug 31, 2026 — Heikes advances instead
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Withdrew (Aug 31, 2026)
John Williams Democrat · AK-AL Out — not on Nov ballot Briefly elevated to the fourth slot after Schultz withdrew, then withdrew himself before the Aug 31 deadline.
Federal race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Briefly elevated to the fourth November slot after Matt Schultz withdrew, then withdrew himself before the Aug 31, 2026 deadline
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Moderate · Withdrew (Aug 31, 2026)
Treg Taylor Republican · AK-Gov Out — not on Nov ballot Denied certification over financial-disclosure violations; running mate Candi English replaces him on the ballot.
State race · Primary Aug 18, 2026 · Denied certification over financial-disclosure violations; running mate Candi English replaces him on the November ballot
Not covered by federal spending tracker
Conservative · Disqualified (Sep 2026)
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