Battle Born Values PAC spent $1.7M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 4% ended up on the winning side ($69K won, $1.6M lost).
Outside spending
$1.7M
On the winning side
4%
$69K
On the losing side
$1.6M
Supporting vs attacking
31% / 69%
$519K for, $1.2M against
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Nevada Senate | Attacking | $1.2M | ✗ No |
| Adam Paul Laxalt | Nevada Senate | Supporting | $450K | ✗ No |
| Adam Paul Laxalt | Nevada Senate (primary) | Supporting | $69K | ✓ Yes |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Nevada Senate (primary) | Attacking | $8K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Battle Born Values PAC spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Battle Born Values PAC spent $1.7M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 4% ended up on the winning side ($69K won, $1.6M lost).
- Which candidates did Battle Born Values PAC spend the most on in 2022?
- against Catherine Cortez Masto (Nevada Senate, $1.2M, lost); for Adam Paul Laxalt (Nevada Senate, $450K, lost); for Adam Paul Laxalt (Nevada Senate, $69K, won).