PAC
Defend the Dream
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00771238
Defend the Dream gave $153K directly to 25 federal candidates in 2022, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). 18 of the 25 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$153K
25 candidates on the 2022 ballot
Winners bought
18
7 losers
Hit rate
72%
$117K on winners, $37K on losers
Party split
0% / 100%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| John K. Fetterman | Pennsylvania Senate | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Maggie Hassan | New Hampshire Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mark Kelly | Arizona Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Raphael Warnock | Georgia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Michael Bennet | Colorado Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Cheri Beasley | North Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Mandela Barnes | Wisconsin Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Nevada Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Ron Wyden | Oregon Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Patty Murray | Washington Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Defend the Dream give to candidates in 2022?
- Defend the Dream gave $153K directly to 25 federal candidates in 2022, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). 18 of the 25 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Defend the Dream give the most to in 2022?
- John K. Fetterman (Democrat, Pennsylvania Senate, $15K), Maggie Hassan (Democrat, New Hampshire Senate, $10K), Mark Kelly (Democrat, Arizona Senate, $10K), Raphael Warnock (Democrat, Georgia Senate, $10K), Michael Bennet (Democrat, Colorado Senate, $10K).