Ohio Organizing Campaign spent $1.5M 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, 21% ended up on the winning side ($325K won, $1.2M lost).
Outside spending
$1.5M
On the winning side
21%
$325K
On the losing side
$1.2M
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$1.5M for, $0 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Ryan | Ohio Senate | Supporting | $1.2M | ✗ No |
| Greg Landsman | Ohio 1st District | Supporting | $182K | ✓ Yes |
| Emilia Sykes | Ohio 13th District | Supporting | $143K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Ohio Organizing Campaign spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Ohio Organizing Campaign spent $1.5M 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, 21% ended up on the winning side ($325K won, $1.2M lost).
- Which candidates did Ohio Organizing Campaign spend the most on in 2022?
- for Tim Ryan (Ohio Senate, $1.2M, lost); for Greg Landsman (Ohio 1st District, $182K, won); for Emilia Sykes (Ohio 13th District, $143K, won).