Chc Bold PAC spent $5.2M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 94% ended up on the winning side ($4.6M won, $300K lost).
Outside spending
$5.2M
On the winning side
94%
$4.6M
On the losing side
$300K
Supporting vs attacking
57% / 43%
$3.0M for, $2.2M against
Google says Chc Bold PAC also spent $322K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (6% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Chc Bold PAC reported $3.1M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Barbara FryIndividual$22K (1%)
- Paul LiptonIndividual$20K (1%)
- Jean MaccluerIndividual$13K (0%)
- David GibsonIndividual$12K (0%)
- Donna HoffmanIndividual$10K (0%)
- Marvin PopkinIndividual$10K (0%)
- Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla IndiansCompany / nonprofit$10K (0%)
- Turtle Mountain Band of ChippewaCompany / nonprofit$10K (0%)
- Morongo Band of Mission IndiansCompany / nonprofit$10K (0%)
- Otoe Missouria Tribe of OklahomaCompany / nonprofit$10K (0%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Salinas | Oregon 6th District (primary) | Supporting | $1.5M | ✓ Yes |
| Mayra Flores | Texas 34th District | Attacking | $612K | ✓ Yes |
| Brian Maryott | California 49th District | Attacking | $460K | ✓ Yes |
| Cassy Garcia | Texas 28th District | Attacking | $428K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Erickson | Oregon 6th District | Attacking | $397K | ✓ Yes |
| Patrick Pihana Branco | Hawaii 2nd District (primary) | Supporting | $303K | Unknown |
| Rudy Salas | California 22nd District | Supporting | $300K | ✗ No |
| Gabriel Vasquez | New Mexico 2nd District | Supporting | $252K | ✓ Yes |
| Maxwell Alejandro Frost | Florida 10th District (primary) | Supporting | $236K | ✓ Yes |
| Robert Garcia | California 42nd District (primary) | Supporting | $158K | ✓ Yes |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Nevada Senate | Supporting | $155K | ✓ Yes |
| Alexis Martinez Johnson | New Mexico 3rd District | Attacking | $150K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Chc Bold PAC spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Chc Bold PAC spent $5.2M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 94% ended up on the winning side ($4.6M won, $300K lost).
- Who funds Chc Bold PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2022 cycle were Barbara Fry ($22K), Paul Lipton ($20K), Jean Maccluer ($13K), David Gibson ($12K), Donna Hoffman ($10K), out of $3.1M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Chc Bold PAC spend the most on in 2022?
- for Andrea Salinas (Oregon 6th District, $1.5M, won); against Mayra Flores (Texas 34th District, $612K, won); against Brian Maryott (California 49th District, $460K, won).