Houston Gaines (R)
- Raised
- $2.3M
- Spent
- $1.6M
- Cash on hand
- $703K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
None reported yet.
Primary and other: $1.5M for, $0 against.
Outside groups have reported $1,682,740 in independent spending in this race: $9,064 for the general election and $1,673,676 in the primaries. The biggest spender so far is Defend American Jobs, at $709K.
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
None reported yet.
Primary and other: $1.5M for, $0 against.
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
None reported yet.
November ballot as listed by this source on Oct. 1, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Others who filed with the FEC: Alexandra Doherty (D), raised $220,391.
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working AmericaOutside spender (not a PAC) · $9K in late reports | AGAINST Mike Collins (R) | $9K | – | $9K | Sept. 10, 2026 |
| Defend American JobsSuper PACCrypto | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | – | $709K | $709K | May 12, 2026 |
| Gets It Done PACSuper PAC | FOR Houston Gaines (R)AGAINST Ryan Millsap (R) | – | $551K | $551K | May 12, 2026 |
| American MissionSuper PACAI & data centers | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | – | $262K | $262K | April 29, 2026 |
| Conservatives for American ExcellenceSuper PAC | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | – | $107K | $107K | May 15, 2026 |
| Charter Schools Action PACHybrid PAC | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | – | $23K | $23K | May 22, 2026 |
| Gopac Election FundHybrid PAC | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | – | $22K | $22K | April 17, 2026 |
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 10, 2026Late | Working AmericaPrint communications | AGAINST Mike Collins (R) | General | $6,534 (FEC filing) |
| Sept. 8, 2026Late | Working AmericaPrint communications | AGAINST Mike Collins (R) | General | $1,634 (FEC filing) |
| July 14, 2026Late | Working AmericaPrint communications | AGAINST Mike Collins (R) | General | $886 (FEC filing) |
| July 10, 2026Late | Working AmericaPrint communications | AGAINST Mike Collins (R) | General | $10 (FEC filing) |
| May 22, 2026 | Charter Schools Action PACText messages | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $710 (FEC filing) |
| May 19, 2026 | Charter Schools Action PACDirect mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $7,950 (FEC filing) |
| May 19, 2026 | Charter Schools Action PACText messages | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $1,290 (FEC filing) |
| May 15, 2026 | Conservatives for American ExcellenceMedia production services | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $7,400 (FEC filing) |
| May 12, 2026 | Defend American JobsIe-gaines, houston-direct mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $64,338 (FEC filing) |
| May 12, 2026 | Defend American JobsIe-gaines, houston-direct mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $64,338 (FEC filing) |
| May 12, 2026 | Gets It Done PACCanvassing | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $10,000 (FEC filing) |
| May 12, 2026 | Gets It Done PACText messages | AGAINST Ryan Millsap (R) | Primary | $5,272 (FEC filing) |
| May 11, 2026 | Gets It Done PACDirect mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $17,359 (FEC filing) |
| May 11, 2026 | Gets It Done PACDirect mail | AGAINST Ryan Millsap (R) | Primary | $17,359 (FEC filing) |
| May 8, 2026 | Gets It Done PACCanvassing | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $20,000 (FEC filing) |
| May 7, 2026 | Gets It Done PACPac direct mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $23,282 (FEC filing) |
| May 7, 2026 | Gets It Done PACText messages | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $8,669 (FEC filing) |
| May 6, 2026 | Defend American JobsIe-gaines, houston - media buy | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $501,664 (FEC filing) |
| May 6, 2026 | Defend American JobsIe-gaines,houston - media production | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $14,149 (FEC filing) |
| May 5, 2026 | Conservatives for American ExcellenceMedia advertisement | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $100,035 (FEC filing) |
| May 5, 2026 | Charter Schools Action PACDirect mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $3,975 (FEC filing) |
| May 4, 2026 | Gets It Done PACDigital advertising | AGAINST Ryan Millsap (R) | Primary | $50,000 (FEC filing) |
| May 4, 2026 | Gets It Done PACDigital advertising | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $50,000 (FEC filing) |
| May 1, 2026 | Gets It Done PACDirect mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $29,895 (FEC filing) |
| April 29, 2026 | American MissionMedia placement / media production / text messaging | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $261,555 (FEC filing) |
| April 29, 2026 | Defend American JobsIe-gaines-direct mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $64,338 (FEC filing) |
| April 23, 2026 | Charter Schools Action PACMedia placement and production | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $9,150 (FEC filing) |
| April 21, 2026 | Gets It Done PACDirect mail | AGAINST Ryan Millsap (R) | Primary | $30,678 (FEC filing) |
| April 17, 2026 | Gopac Election FundDirect mail | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $21,924 (FEC filing) |
| April 15, 2026 | Gets It Done PACText messages | FOR Houston Gaines (R) | Primary | $6,482 (FEC filing) |
FEC data as of Oct. 5, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Mike Collins. How this works.