Monolith Analytics · Nebraska 2026 · Campaign money
Legislature, District 18
Jess Goldoni (D)Taylor Royal (R)
Jess Goldoni reports $82,049 on hand to Taylor Royal’s $40,816. Outside groups have spent $432,601 in this race, $279,592 of it to help Jess Goldoni.
This is the most expensive legislative race for outside money, at $433,000, about two-thirds of it to help Jess Goldoni. Taylor Royal has put in $50,100 of his own.
Much of the pro-Goldoni money traces to Democracy Nebraska; see who funds it.
Side by side
| Goldoni | Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash on hand, latest report | $82,049filed Oct 26 | $40,816filed Oct 26 |
| Raised since the primary | $280,726 | $157,557 |
| Raised in 2026 | $442,714$47,920 of it in-kind | $254,458$5,152 of it in-kind |
| Spent in 2026 | $352,665 | $217,008 |
| The candidate’s own money | $0 | $50,100 |
| Outside spending for | $131,242 | $66,229 |
| Outside spending against | $86,779 | $148,350 |
Money in, by month
Outside spending
| Spender | Candidate | Since the primary | All 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preserve The Good Lifelast on Oct 23 | Taylor Royalagainst | $72,268 | $148,350 |
| Nebraska Unitedlast on Oct 27 | Jess Goldoniagainst | $46,003 | $86,357 |
| Nebraskans For A Stronger Futurelast on Oct 16 | Jess Goldonifor | $65,679 | $65,679 |
| Preserve The Good Lifelast on Oct 13 | Jess Goldonifor | $26,846 | $59,195 |
| Nebraska Conservative Leadership Fundlast on Sep 24 | Taylor Royalfor | $33,406 | $33,406 |
| Building Nebraskas Futurelast on May 19 | Taylor Royalfor | $6,874 | $19,429 |
| Protect The Good Lifelast on Oct 19 | Jess Goldonifor | $6,368 | $6,368 |
| Nebraska Working Familieslast on Oct 21 | Taylor Royalfor | $5,135 | $5,135 |
| Nonpartisan Voter Alliancelast on Oct 13 | Taylor Royalfor | $4,509 | $4,509 |
| Positive Nebraskalast on Oct 22 | Taylor Royalfor | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Nebraska Democracy Projectlast on Oct 13 | Jess Goldoniagainst | $422 | $422 |
Jess Goldoni
Where the money comes from
- PACs$187,678
- Businesses and groups$145,616
- Individuals$97,349
- Parties$9,921
- Other candidates$2,150
Largest givers, 2026
- Nebraska Donor AllianceBusinesses and groups, Lincoln$75,000
- Nebraskans For A Stronger FuturePACs, Lincoln$47,200
- Democracy NebraskaPACs, Lincoln$35,000
- Planned Parenthood Advocates Of NebraskaBusinesses and groups, Lincoln$30,859
- International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers (IBEW) PAC Voluntary Fund C00027342PACs, Washington$30,000
- Dianne LozierIndividuals, Omaha$25,000
- Nebraska State Education Association PACPACs, Lincoln$20,000
- Way Back PACPACs, Sheridan$15,000
- Gifts of $250 or lessnot itemized$3,959
Largest payees, 2026
- JT Strategiescampaign consulting & field operations, field program & canvassers, october field, consulting, data$71,320
- Unionist Printing Company (Unionist Publishing Co, DBA)ballot chase, bennington mailer, omaha m, campaign mailers, mailer$55,300
- Network Affiliatesradio ads gross - 20080 net - 17068, tv air time, tv air time and raido$50,153
- Foundation Blue Mediadisplay ads for social media, display ads on social media$20,000
- Jeannie Northdigital + website, jeannie north - website, social media, d, website, social media and digital media$17,017
- Facebook, INC.facebook ads$16,704
Taylor Royal
Where the money comes from
- Individuals$92,458
- PACs$50,727
- The candidate$50,100
- Businesses and groups$43,622
- Other candidates$17,550
Largest givers, 2026
- Taylor RoyalThe candidate, Bennington$50,100
- Michael CasslingIndividuals, Omaha$10,000
- Friends Of Mike HilgersOther candidates, Lincoln$10,000
- Trish RoyalIndividuals, Bennington$6,000
- Nebraska Bankers State Political Action CommitteePACs, Lincoln$6,000
- Scott RoyalIndividuals, Bennington$5,808
- Warhorse GamingBusinesses and groups, Winnebago$5,000
- Up Railroad CompanyBusinesses and groups, Omaha$5,000
- Gifts of $250 or lessnot itemized$7,750
Largest payees, 2026
- Flyover Strategies, LLCcampaign consulting, campaign consulting, candy buckets, campaign consulting, design work for web$165,839
- Jbest & Companyconsulting services, fundraising, fundraising consultant$17,097
- J Best Consultingfundraising consulting$6,608
- Ez Politix, LLCvoter contact texting and calls$2,450
- Traction Controlhead shots, video work$2,440
- Design 4 (Aka Design Four INC., Design4)campaign signs, signs$2,217
About these numbers
- “Raised” adds up itemized receipts, net of amendments, including in-kind gifts; pledges are left out. Cash on hand is the campaign’s own figure from its latest statement.
- Spending leaves out third-party expenditure rows, which repeat in-kind items.
- Outside spending is independent expenditures that name a candidate, for or against, by the group that paid.