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AB PAC

Democratic-aligned hybrid Super PAC of American Bridge 21st Century; top spender against Hyde-Smith.

AB PAC reported $1.42m against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, the largest share of about $2.44m in outside spending in Mississippi's Senate race, where Scott Colom's lead reached 2,990 votes on 10 November.

Last refreshed: 11 November 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Timeline for AB PAC

#24 11 Nov

Reported $1.42m against Cindy Hyde-Smith

US Midterms 2026: Colom's Mississippi lead widens to 2,990
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Background

AB PAC reported $1.42m against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, the largest share of about $2.44m in outside spending in Mississippi's Senate race. Scott Colom's lead over Hyde-Smith reached 2,990 votes on 10 November 2026.

AB PAC is the hybrid political committee of American Bridge 21st Century. Its Super PAC side can raise unlimited sums, largely from major Democratic donors and Labour unions. In June 2026 it announced a $50m House and Senate campaign, with a little over $2m planned for Colom.

Mississippi drew little outside money by national standards: on Lowdown's arithmetic about 1.35% of the sum Texas PAC alone reported in Texas.

Common Questions
What is AB PAC?
The hybrid political committee of American Bridge 21st Century, a Democratic-aligned group whose Super PAC side may raise unlimited sums.Source: FactCheck.org
How much did AB PAC spend against Cindy Hyde-Smith?
$1.42m, the largest share of about $2.44m in outside spending reported in Mississippi's 2026 Senate race.Source: Federal Election Commission
Who funds American Bridge 21st Century?
Mostly major Democratic donors and Labour unions, whose contributions must be disclosed under federal rules.Source: FactCheck.org
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 11 November 2026. Editorial standards.