Future45 spent $3.6M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $3.6M lost).
Outside spending
$3.6M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$3.6M
Supporting vs attacking
50% / 50%
$1.8M for, $1.8M 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 | Attacking | $1.8M | ✗ No |
| Donald Trump | President | Supporting | $1.7M | ✗ No |
| Esther Joy King | Illinois 17th District | Supporting | $152K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Future45 spend in 2020, and did it win?
- Future45 spent $3.6M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $3.6M lost).
- Which candidates did Future45 spend the most on in 2020?
- against Joe Biden (President, $1.8M, lost); for Donald Trump (President, $1.7M, lost); for Esther Joy King (Illinois 17th District, $152K, lost).