Tens of millions of dollars in funding from political committees linked to the Soros family have flowed to Democratic organizations and candidates as Election Day approaches, according to campaign finance records reviewed by Fox News. As of the end of June, Democracy PAC and Democracy PAC II, both created and funded by the Soros network, had disbursed over $40 million to their Democratic allies.
The largest beneficiaries of this funding include the Schumer-aligned Senate Majority PAC, House Majority PAC, and the J Street Action Fund. Senate Majority PAC, which received $9 million from the Soros-funded Democracy PAC this cycle, has pledged $30 million in spending to support Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. This spending occurs against a backdrop of increased scrutiny on political money in 2026 federal races.
What the Left Is Saying
Democratic candidates and organizations receiving these funds generally emphasize the importance of mobilizing voters and supporting progressive policy goals. J Street, a Jewish advocacy group critical of certain Israeli government policies, utilizes these funds to support candidates aligned with its foreign policy views. Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight, another recipient, focuses on voter mobilization in Georgia, a state where Democratic turnout has been a key strategic priority.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, has framed his campaign around the need to reduce the influence of corporate money in politics. "The fundamental corruption of our politics has been the system that allows corporations and would-be oligarchs and billionaires to buy politicians," El-Sayed stated in a 2025 interview with a local news outlet. He further noted, "I want to get money out of politics, put money in your pocket, pass Medicare for all," emphasizing his platform on economic and healthcare reform.
Progressive groups such as the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and the Working Families Party PAC have also received support, aligning with broader efforts to advance environmental and labor-focused agendas. The Justice & Public Safety PAC, another Soros-backed entity, continues to support candidates who advocate for criminal justice reforms, including ending cash bail and electing progressive prosecutors.
What the Right Is Saying
Republican critics have highlighted the irony of Democratic candidates accepting substantial outside spending while campaigning against the influence of wealthy donors. Alyssa Brouillet, a spokeswoman for Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers in Michigan, criticized El-Sayed’s position. "Abdul El-Sayed is only for ‘money out of politics’ when it isn’t being spent on him," Brouillet said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "He’s wining and dining Soros billionaires and begging Chuck Schumer for money while Mike Rogers is taking on Big Pharma and calling for a suspension of the gas tax to lower costs for working families."
Conservative commentators and organizations have long identified the Soros network as a primary driver of progressive political initiatives. The article notes that George Soros and his family have funded efforts to reduce prison populations, expand rights for immigrants, and address alleged racism in law enforcement, making them frequent targets of conservative criticism. Brouillet added that Rogers is "fighting for Michigan" while accusing El-Sayed of "cozying up to billionaires and lying to Michiganders."
The Republican narrative focuses on the transparency and accountability of political funding, arguing that large-scale disbursements from unelected donors distort democratic processes. Critics point to the upcoming Sept. 28 California fundraiser hosted by Jeffrey Soros, nephew of billionaire George Soros, which El-Sayed is scheduled to attend, as evidence of his alignment with wealthy elites despite his campaign rhetoric.
What the Numbers Show
Campaign finance records indicate that Democracy PAC and Democracy PAC II have disbursed over $40 million to Democratic allies by the end of June. Senate Majority PAC received $9 million directly from the Soros-funded Democracy PAC in the current cycle and has committed $30 million in spending to support the El-Sayed campaign in Michigan. The Justice & Public Safety PAC, focused on criminal justice reforms, has raised close to $2 million.
The full scope of the Soros family’s political spending for 2026 remains partially opaque due to the use of 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations. These entities can spend money on political activities but are only required to release financial disclosures annually, often resulting in a lag of one year or more after the spending occurs. George Soros transferred control of his political and philanthropic empire to his son, Alex, between 2022 and 2023.
Other recipients of Soros-family funding in the 2026 cycle include the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, Fair Fight, and the Working Families Party PAC. Democratic Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia also received financial support from these committees during their 2025 campaigns. El-Sayed’s campaign did not respond to requests for comment regarding the specific flow of outside funds.
The Bottom Line
The disparity between El-Sayed’s campaign message against oligarchic influence and the significant financial support from Soros-linked groups provides a central point of contention in the Michigan Senate race. While Democratic organizations leverage these funds to support progressive candidates and policy initiatives, Republican opponents use the funding records to challenge the authenticity of their rivals' anti-corruption platforms. As additional campaign finance reports are filed, the total extent of this political spending will become clearer, though the annual disclosure requirements for 501(c)(4) organizations may delay full visibility until well after the election.