Outside groups spent more than $1.6 billion in the 2016 election on TV ads and other forms of communication that urged the election or defeat of federal candidates, according to the Federal Election Commission. Today, we reintroduce our biennial feature on the groups that will now spend hundreds of millions more trying to influence the outcome of the 2018 elections.
A Democratic super PAC formed in 2011.
A Democratic super PAC devoted to restoring a Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate.
The former Stop Hillary PAC changed its name and mission to support President Donald Trump.
A traditional political action committee and super PAC hybrid that supports President Donald Trump.
The super PAC of the conservative Club for Growth, which advocates for limited government.
A super PAC launched by former Obama White House staffers.
The world’s largest business organization, representing more than 3 million businesses.
A Republican super PAC created by allies of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
NextGen Climate Action Committee is a liberal environmental advocacy organization founded by San Francisco billionaire Tom Steyer.