Thomas J. Smith (R)
Thomas J. Smith (R), a 2026 candidate in Michigan’s 8th District, has $759K raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $561K raised by the campaign, $13K in party coordinated spending and $186K from outside groups supporting Thomas J. Smith.
- Campaign raised$561K
- Campaign spent$476K
- Cash on hand$85K
- Outside money for$186K
- Outside money against$27K
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 $27K against Thomas J. Smith (3 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $561,097 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $517,612 |
| PACs and other committees | $16,000 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $13,406 |
| The candidate’s own money | $7,605 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $6,474 |
| Other receipts | $0 |
| Party coordinated spending through Oct. 14, 2026 | $12,500 |
| NRCC | $12,500 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $185,888 |
| America PAC | $95,140 |
| No Going Back PAC INC. | $90,748 |
| Total | $759,485 |
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 Thomas J. Smith · 5 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America PAC Super PAC | FOR | $95,140 | $0 | $95,140 |
| No Going Back PAC Super PAC | FOR | $90,748 | $0 | $90,748 |
| Building Together Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $11,720 | $0 | $11,720 |
| For Michigan Action Fund Super PAC | AGAINST | $11,250 | $0 | $11,250 |
| Neighbor Voices PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $4,090 | $0 | $4,090 |
Latest filings about Thomas J. Smith · newest 7
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST | General | $11,720 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against thomas j. smith | AGAINST | General | $600 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | America PACPrinting | FOR | General | $3,038 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against thomas j. smith | AGAINST | General | $690 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against thomas j. smith | AGAINST | General | $200 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 21, 2026Late | America PACPrinting/postage | FOR | General | $11,816 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 19, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against tom j smith | AGAINST | General | $350 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |