Wyoming Values spent $1.1M 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, 100% were on the winning side ($804K won, $0 lost). $314K had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.1M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$804K scored (72% of spending); $314K unknown
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
72% / 28%
$804K for, $314K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $732K to Wyoming Values. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $1.6M.
- Lynn FriessIndividual$300K (41%)
- Ron McmurryIndividual$100K (14%)
- David HamiltonIndividual$50K (7%)
- Daniel StarksIndividual$50K (7%)
- Snow Goose LLCCompany / nonprofit$50K (7%)
- Edward HahnIndividual$27K (4%)
- Eastern Shore ToyotaCompany / nonprofit$25K (3%)
- Shawn WyldeIndividual$20K (3%)
- Catherine HuntIndividual$20K (3%)
- Edward HarshfieldIndividual$12K (2%)
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one won.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Won? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Hageman | Wyoming at-large House seat (primary) | Supporting | $804K | ✓ Yes |
| Elizabeth S. Cheney | Wyoming at-large House seat (primary) | Attacking | $314K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Wyoming Values spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Wyoming Values spent $1.1M 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, 100% were on the winning side ($804K won, $0 lost). $314K had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Wyoming Values?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2022 cycle were Lynn Friess ($300K), Ron Mcmurry ($100K), David Hamilton ($50K), Daniel Starks ($50K), Snow Goose LLC ($50K), out of $732K received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Wyoming Values spend the most on in 2022?
- for Harriett Hageman (Wyoming at-large House seat, $804K, won); against Elizabeth S. Cheney (Wyoming at-large House seat, $314K, unknown).