Lindsay James (D)
Lindsay James (D), a 2026 candidate in Iowa’s 2nd District, has $13.3M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $3.9M raised by the campaign, $815K in party coordinated spending and $8.6M from outside groups supporting Lindsay James.
- Campaign raised$3.9M
- Campaign spent$3.7M
- Cash on hand$266K
- Outside money for$8.6M
- Outside money against$7.9M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026, party reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $7.9M against Lindsay James (5 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $3,917,994 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $2,862,455 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $537,632 |
| PACs and other committees | $477,405 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $21,290 |
| Party committees | $17,557 |
| Other receipts | $1,534 |
| The candidate’s own money | $120 |
| Party coordinated spending through Oct. 14, 2026 | $815,333 |
| DCCC | $618,600 |
| Federal: Iowa Democratic Party | $196,733 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $8,560,626 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund (Everytown Victory Fund) | $5,411,738 |
| Project 218 | $1,688,574 |
| Cffe PAC | $469,247 |
| Progressive Turnout Project | $259,347 |
| Center Forward Committee | $200,000 |
| 14 other groups | $531,719 |
| Total | $13,293,953 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Lindsay James · 24 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund Super PAC | FOR | $5,411,738 | $0 | $5,411,738 |
| No Going Back PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $3,973,519 | $0 | $3,973,519 |
| CLF Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $3,508,802 | $0 | $3,508,802 |
| Project 218 Super PAC | FOR | $1,635,371 | $53,203 | $1,688,574 |
| Cffe PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $469,247 | $0 | $469,247 |
| Progressive Turnout Project Hybrid PAC | FOR | $259,347 | $0 | $259,347 |
| America PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $255,574 | $0 | $255,574 |
| Center Forward Committee Super PAC | FOR | $200,000 | $0 | $200,000 |
| Fight for Working People Super PAC | FOR | $123,721 | $0 | $123,721 |
| Women Vote Super PAC | FOR | $104,904 | $0 | $104,904 |
| HMP Hybrid PAC | FOR | $104,679 | $0 | $104,679 |
| Women Speak Out PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $83,762 | $0 | $83,762 |
| Common Ground Coalition PAC Super PAC | FOR | $71,469 | $0 | $71,469 |
| Voters of Tomorrow PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $34,480 | $0 | $34,480 |
| AB PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $31,683 | $0 | $31,683 |
| MAGA Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $28,630 | $0 | $28,630 |
| Gen-Democracy Super PAC | FOR | $20,000 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Momsrising Together Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $16,798 | $0 | $16,798 |
| MoveOn.org Political Action Hybrid PAC | FOR | $10,279 | $0 | $10,279 |
| Building Together Hybrid PAC | FOR | $9,956 | $0 | $9,956 |
| Momsrising PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Neighbor Voices PAC Super PAC | FOR | $1,142 | $0 | $1,142 |
| Field Team 6 Super PAC | FOR | $1,070 | $0 | $1,070 |
| Givegreen United Action Super PAC | FOR | $37 | $0 | $37 |
Latest filings about Lindsay James · newest 15
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Progressive Turnout ProjectField organizing | FOR | General | $139,392 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | FOR | General | $9,956 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Voters of Tomorrow PACStaff time - script writing - estimate | FOR | General | $857 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text -supporting lindsay james | FOR | General | $55 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text -supporting lindsay james | FOR | General | $50 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Voters of Tomorrow PACTexting - estimate | FOR | General | $46 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | No Going Back PACPlaced media: connected tv | AGAINST | General | $107,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | CLFMedia placement | AGAINST | General | $88,785 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Everytown for Gun Safety Victory FundEstimated cost for tv ad production, also opposing joe mitchell | FOR | General | $50,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Cffe PACCanvassing - estimate | FOR | General | $30,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Voters of Tomorrow PACStaff time - campus canvass - estimate | FOR | General | $67 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Voters of Tomorrow PACTexting - estimate | FOR | General | $57 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Voters of Tomorrow PACStaff time - campus canvass - estimate | FOR | General | $54 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Everytown for Gun Safety Victory FundEstimated cost for phone calls | FOR | General | $1 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Everytown for Gun Safety Victory FundEstimated cost for tv ad buy, also opposing joe mitchell | FOR | General | $2,893,160 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |