Unite Here PAC spent $4.1M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 98% ended up on the winning side ($4.0M won, $96K lost).
Outside spending
$4.1M
On the winning side
98%
$4.0M
On the losing side
$96K
Supporting vs attacking
71% / 29%
$2.9M for, $1.2M against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Unite Here PAC reported $3.8M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Unite HereCompany / nonprofit$3.3M (85%)
- Take Back 2020Another PAC$571K (15%)
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one paid off.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Biden | President | Supporting | $2.5M | ✓ Yes |
| Donald Trump | President | Attacking | $1.2M | ✓ Yes |
| Steven Horsford | Nevada 4th District | Supporting | $272K | ✓ Yes |
| Pam Keith | Florida 18th District | Supporting | $66K | ✗ No |
| Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | Florida 26th District | Supporting | $30K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Unite Here PAC spend in 2020, and did it win?
- Unite Here PAC spent $4.1M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 98% ended up on the winning side ($4.0M won, $96K lost).
- Who funds Unite Here PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2020 cycle were Unite Here ($3.3M), Take Back 2020 ($571K), out of $3.8M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Unite Here PAC spend the most on in 2020?
- for Joe Biden (President, $2.5M, won); against Donald Trump (President, $1.2M, won); for Steven Horsford (Nevada 4th District, $272K, won).