PAC
Padilla
Defend the Dream
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00771238
Padilla gave $260K directly to 38 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Defend the Dream, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2024). 29 of the 38 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$260K
38 candidates on the 2024 ballot
Winners bought
29
9 losers
Hit rate
76%
$193K on winners, $68K on losers
Party split
0% / 100%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacky S. Rosen | Nevada Senate | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Adam Gray | California 13th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Robert P. Casey Jr. | Pennsylvania Senate | $13K | ✗ Lost |
| Timothy M. Kaine | Virginia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Amy Klobuchar | Minnesota Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jon Tester | Montana Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Rhode Island Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | Florida Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | Delaware Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Rudy Salas | California 22nd District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Padilla give to candidates in 2024?
- Padilla gave $260K directly to 38 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Defend the Dream, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2024). 29 of the 38 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Padilla give the most to in 2024?
- Jacky S. Rosen (Democrat, Nevada Senate, $15K), Adam Gray (Democrat, California 13th District, $15K), Robert P. Casey Jr. (Democrat, Pennsylvania Senate, $13K), Timothy M. Kaine (Democrat, Virginia Senate, $10K), Amy Klobuchar (Democrat, Minnesota Senate, $10K).