Buckeyes for a Strong Ohio spent $1.0M 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, 0% were on the winning side ($0 won, $357K lost). $658K had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.0M
Winning share of scored dollars
0%
$357K scored (35% of spending); $658K unknown
On the losing side
$357K
Supporting vs attacking
21% / 79%
$213K for, $802K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $1.2M to Buckeyes for a Strong Ohio. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $1.3M.
- Andrew PetrykIndividual$250K (21%)
- John TilsonIndividual$250K (21%)
- Great American CoalitionCompany / nonprofit$250K (21%)
- John RiddleIndividual$100K (8%)
- Kevin SargentIndividual$100K (8%)
- Preformed Line Products CompanyCompany / nonprofit$50K (4%)
- Terrence FergusIndividual$25K (2%)
- Albert Thomas AdamsIndividual$25K (2%)
- James KassoufIndividual$25K (2%)
- Kevin HinkelIndividual$20K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Vance | Ohio Senate (primary) | Attacking | $357K | ✗ No |
| Jane Timken | Ohio Senate (primary) | Attacking | $329K | Unknown |
| Michael Gibbons | Ohio Senate (primary) | Supporting | $213K | Unknown |
| Joshua a. Mandel | Ohio Senate (primary) | Attacking | $88K | Unknown |
| Matt Dolan | Ohio Senate (primary) | Attacking | $28K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Buckeyes for a Strong Ohio spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Buckeyes for a Strong Ohio spent $1.0M 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, 0% were on the winning side ($0 won, $357K lost). $658K had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Buckeyes for a Strong Ohio?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2022 cycle were Andrew Petryk ($250K), John Tilson ($250K), Great American Coalition ($250K), John Riddle ($100K), Kevin Sargent ($100K), out of $1.2M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Buckeyes for a Strong Ohio spend the most on in 2022?
- against JD Vance (Ohio Senate, $357K, lost); against Jane Timken (Ohio Senate, $329K, unknown); for Michael Gibbons (Ohio Senate, $213K, unknown).