America Leads Action Inc. spent $9.6M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 91% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 36% ended up on the winning side ($3.3M won, $5.8M lost).
Outside spending
$9.6M
On the winning side
36%
$3.3M
On the losing side
$5.8M
Supporting vs attacking
8% / 92%
$744K for, $8.9M 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Harris | North Carolina 8th District (primary) | Attacking | $1.8M | ✗ No |
| Marlin A. Stutzman | Indiana 3rd District (primary) | Attacking | $1.8M | ✗ No |
| John Hostettler | Indiana 8th District (primary) | Attacking | $1.5M | ✓ Yes |
| David Williams | Colorado 5th District (primary) | Attacking | $1.3M | ✓ Yes |
| Brandon Gill | Texas 26th District (primary) | Attacking | $1.1M | ✗ No |
| Bob Onder | Missouri 3rd District (primary) | Attacking | $1.0M | ✗ No |
| Catherine Templeton | South Carolina 1st District (primary) | Supporting | $148K | Unknown |
| Mark Burns | South Carolina 3rd District | Attacking | $138K | Unknown |
| Tony Gonzales | Texas 23rd District | Supporting | $125K | ✓ Yes |
| Craig Goldman | Texas 12th District | Supporting | $112K | ✓ Yes |
| Jeff Crank | Colorado 5th District (primary) | Supporting | $106K | ✓ Yes |
| Mark Messmer | Indiana 8th District (primary) | Supporting | $106K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did America Leads Action Inc. spend in 2024, and did it win?
- America Leads Action Inc. spent $9.6M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 91% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 36% ended up on the winning side ($3.3M won, $5.8M lost).
- Which candidates did America Leads Action Inc. spend the most on in 2024?
- against Mark Harris (North Carolina 8th District, $1.8M, lost); against Marlin A. Stutzman (Indiana 3rd District, $1.8M, lost); against John Hostettler (Indiana 8th District, $1.5M, won).