Climate Reality Action Fund spent $1.6M 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, 50% ended up on the winning side ($795K won, $795K lost).
Outside spending
$1.6M
On the winning side
50%
$795K
On the losing side
$795K
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$1.6M for, $0 against
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 | $795K | ✓ Yes |
| Cal Cunningham | North Carolina Senate | Supporting | $795K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Climate Reality Action Fund spend in 2020, and did it win?
- Climate Reality Action Fund spent $1.6M 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, 50% ended up on the winning side ($795K won, $795K lost).
- Which candidates did Climate Reality Action Fund spend the most on in 2020?
- for Joe Biden (President, $795K, won); for Cal Cunningham (North Carolina Senate, $795K, lost).