PAC
Smith
Concerned Americans for Freedom & Opportunity PAC (Cafo PAC)
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00481176
Smith gave $133K directly to 47 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Concerned Americans for Freedom & Opportunity PAC (Cafo PAC), and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). 25 of the 47 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$133K
47 candidates on the 2024 ballot
Winners bought
25
22 losers
Hit rate
53%
$85K on winners, $48K on losers
Party split
100% / 0%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Fischer | Nebraska Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Don Bacon | Nebraska 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Julia Letlow | Louisiana 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| David Schweikert | Arizona 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Kevin Coughlin | Ohio 13th District | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate (special) | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Scott Baugh | California 47th District | $5K | ✗ Lost |
| Mike Flood | Nebraska 1st District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Jeff Hurd | Colorado 3rd District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Sandy Smith | North Carolina 1st District | $4K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Smith give to candidates in 2024?
- Smith gave $133K directly to 47 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Concerned Americans for Freedom & Opportunity PAC (Cafo PAC), and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). 25 of the 47 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Smith give the most to in 2024?
- Deb Fischer (Republican, Nebraska Senate, $10K), Don Bacon (Republican, Nebraska 2nd District, $10K), Julia Letlow (Republican, Louisiana 5th District, $10K), David Schweikert (Republican, Arizona 1st District, $5K), Kevin Coughlin (Republican, Ohio 13th District, $5K).