Restore Common Sense, Inc. spent $2.1M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2022). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($125K won, $0 lost). $1.9M had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$2.1M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$125K scored (6% of spending); $1.9M unknown
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
94% / 6%
$1.9M for, $125K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $2.5M to Restore Common Sense, Inc.. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $2.5M.
- Fred EshelmanIndividual$2.5M (100%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majorie K Eastman | North Carolina Senate (primary) | Supporting | $1.9M | Unknown |
| Cheri Beasley | North Carolina Senate | Attacking | $125K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Restore Common Sense, Inc. spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Restore Common Sense, Inc. spent $2.1M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2022). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($125K won, $0 lost). $1.9M had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Restore Common Sense, Inc.?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2022 cycle were Fred Eshelman ($2.5M), out of $2.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Restore Common Sense, Inc. spend the most on in 2022?
- for Majorie K Eastman (North Carolina Senate, $1.9M, unknown); against Cheri Beasley (North Carolina Senate, $125K, won).