Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
WinSenate
FEC committee C00865444. Last filed October 19, 2026.
FEC C00865444Last filed 2026-10-19Totals through 2026-08-31
The short version
- Raised $22.3M and spent $21.7M in the 2026 cycle, through August 31, 2026.
- Biggest target: $44.8M opposing Jon Husted.
- $169.2M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: SMP (Organization), $21.1M.
What it is
WinSenate is registered with the FEC as a super PAC, connected to SMP. In 2026 it has reported $170.7M in independent expenditures across 9 races, 100% of it helping Democrats.
95% of its money
from one donor
- WinSenate ← $21.1M from SMP (95% of its reported receipts) No donor disclosure
A super PAC can raise unlimited amounts from individuals, companies, unions and other groups. It cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate its spending with them. It spends independently, mostly on ads.
Who is behind it
Affiliated committee of SMP (Senate Majority PAC) per its FEC registration; described by the Washington Examiner as an offshoot of the Schumer-aligned Senate Majority PAC Source
Issues it says it stands for
- Health care costs (FactCheck.org reviewed a WinSenate ad saying Sen. Sullivan "voted to raise Alaskans' healthcare costs by $1,800")
- Medicaid and health care votes
Source: factcheck.org. These are the group's own stated positions or the subjects of its ads as reported, not an FEC record.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | SMP |
| Treasurer | Lambe, Rebcca |
| Registered in | DC |
| First filed with the FEC | January 10, 2024 |
| Website | winsenate.org |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppose | Jon Husted R | OH Senate | $44.8M | $0 |
| Oppose | Ashley Hinson R | IA Senate | $28.2M | $0 |
| Oppose | Mike Rogers R | MI Senate | $22.3M | $0 |
| Oppose | Michael Whatley R | NC Senate | $21.6M | $0 |
| Oppose | Susan Collins R | ME Senate | $19.7M | $0 |
| Oppose | John E. Sununu R | NH Senate | $13.4M | $306K |
| Support | Abdul El-Sayed D | MI Senate | $7.0M | $0 |
| Support | Troy Jackson D | ME Senate | $4.5M | $820K |
| Oppose | Dan Sullivan R | AK Senate | $3.7M | $0 |
| Oppose | Roger Marshall R | KS Senate | $3.3M | $0 |
| Support | Chris Pappas D | NH Senate | $435K | $362K |
| Support | Josh Turek D | IA Senate | $58K | $0 |
| Support | Sherrod Brown D | OH Senate | $53K | $0 |
| Support | James Talarico D | TX Senate | $51K | $0 |
| Support | Roy Cooper D | NC Senate | $50K | $0 |
| Oppose | Ken Paxton R | TX Senate | $17K | $0 |
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Strategies | $7.4M | 8 |
| SMP FEC | $1.1M | 2 |
| Mvar Media, LLC | $688K | 4 |
| C Plus K LLC | $11K | 1 |
| The Pivot Group, Inc. | $8K | 1 |
| Social Currant | $4K | 1 |
| Ngp Van, Inc. | $2K | 17 |
| Ryegrass | $1K | 1 |
| Amalgamated Bank | $690 | 9 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Transfers from affiliated committees | $21.1M | 95% |
| Loans, offsets and other | $1.1M | 5% |
| Total raised | $22.3M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through August 31, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
100% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMP | Organization No donor disclosure | $21.1M | 9 |
| Waterfront Strategies | Organization No donor disclosure | $814K | 2 |
| Mvar Media, LLC | PAC | $191K | 2 |
| C Plus K LLC | Organization No donor disclosure | $125K | 3 |
| Bully Pulpit Interactive | Organization No donor disclosure | $4K | 1 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through August 31, 2026.
Donors marked "No donor disclosure" are companies, LLCs or nonprofits. Unless they are themselves political committees, they do not have to report where their money came from. The disclosed trail ends there.
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00865444
- FEC filings: all reports filed by WinSenate
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov