Secure Our Freedom Action Fund spent $1.1M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 28% ended up on the winning side ($198K won, $501K lost).
Outside spending
$1.1M
On the winning side
28%
$198K
On the losing side
$501K
Supporting vs attacking
55% / 45%
$608K for, $501K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Secure Our Freedom Action Fund reported $1.5M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Conservative Action for America PACAnother PAC$500K (33%)
- Defend America PACAnother PAC$200K (13%)
- Capitol 6 AdvisorsCompany / nonprofit$158K (11%)
- Chris McdanielIndividual$100K (7%)
- Marilyn HebenstreitIndividual$100K (7%)
- James HebenstreitIndividual$100K (7%)
- Alkin CoCompany / nonprofit$25K (2%)
- Bill McdanielIndividual$25K (2%)
- Gaylon Lawrence Jr.Individual$25K (2%)
- Martin Grain Company IncCompany / nonprofit$25K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Schmitt | Missouri Senate (primary) | Attacking | $501K | ✗ No |
| Vicky Hartzler | Missouri Senate (primary) | Supporting | $410K | Unknown |
| Katie Britt | Alabama Senate (primary) | Supporting | $198K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Secure Our Freedom Action Fund spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Secure Our Freedom Action Fund spent $1.1M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 28% ended up on the winning side ($198K won, $501K lost).
- Who funds Secure Our Freedom Action Fund?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2022 cycle were Conservative Action for America PAC ($500K), Defend America PAC ($200K), Capitol 6 Advisors ($158K), Chris Mcdaniel ($100K), Marilyn Hebenstreit ($100K), out of $1.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Secure Our Freedom Action Fund spend the most on in 2022?
- against Eric Schmitt (Missouri Senate, $501K, lost); for Vicky Hartzler (Missouri Senate, $410K, unknown); for Katie Britt (Alabama Senate, $198K, won).