Wyoming Values spent $1.1M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 72% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($1.1M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$1.1M
On the winning side
100%
$1.1M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
72% / 28%
$804K for, $314K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Wyoming Values reported $732K in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Lynn FriessIndividual$300K (41%)
- Ron McmurryIndividual$100K (14%)
- David HamiltonIndividual$50K (7%)
- Daniel StarksIndividual$50K (7%)
- Snow Goose LLCCompany / nonprofit$50K (7%)
- Edward HahnIndividual$27K (4%)
- Eastern Shore ToyotaCompany / nonprofit$25K (3%)
- Shawn WyldeIndividual$20K (3%)
- Catherine HuntIndividual$20K (3%)
- Edward HarshfieldIndividual$12K (2%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Hageman | Wyoming at-large House seat (primary) | Supporting | $804K | ✓ Yes |
| Elizabeth S. Cheney | Wyoming at-large House seat (primary) | Attacking | $314K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Wyoming Values spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Wyoming Values spent $1.1M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 72% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($1.1M won, $0 lost).
- Who funds Wyoming Values?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2022 cycle were Lynn Friess ($300K), Ron Mcmurry ($100K), David Hamilton ($50K), Daniel Starks ($50K), Snow Goose LLC ($50K), out of $732K received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Wyoming Values spend the most on in 2022?
- for Harriett Hageman (Wyoming at-large House seat, $804K, won); against Elizabeth S. Cheney (Wyoming at-large House seat, $314K, won).