Giffords PAC spent $7.2M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 16% ended up on the winning side ($1.2M won, $6.0M lost).
Outside spending
$7.2M
On the winning side
16%
$1.2M
On the losing side
$6.0M
Supporting vs attacking
3% / 97%
$235K for, $6.9M against
Google says Giffords PAC also spent $2.0M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (28% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Giffords PAC reported $7.1M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- GiffordsCompany / nonprofit$3.2M (45%)
- House Majority PACAnother PAC$75K (1%)
- Dc HealthlinkCompany / nonprofit$45K (1%)
- Rob Bonta for Ca Attorney General 2026Another PAC$31K (0%)
- Ann HawkinsIndividual$25K (0%)
- Rc FoundationIndividual$20K (0%)
- Kristina LustigerIndividual$19K (0%)
- James GuthrieIndividual$15K (0%)
- Cynthia DevineIndividual$11K (0%)
- Julie JensenIndividual$10K (0%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump | President | Attacking | $1.6M | ✗ No |
| Mike Garcia | California 27th District | Attacking | $1.2M | ✓ Yes |
| Juan Ciscomani | Arizona 6th District | Attacking | $1.1M | ✗ No |
| Don Bacon | Nebraska 2nd District | Attacking | $930K | ✗ No |
| Tom Barrett | Michigan 7th District | Attacking | $844K | ✗ No |
| Mike Lawler | New York 17th District | Attacking | $830K | ✗ No |
| Dave McCormick | Pennsylvania Senate | Attacking | $498K | ✗ No |
| Mondaire L. Jones | New York 17th District | Supporting | $235K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Giffords PAC spend in 2024, and did it win?
- Giffords PAC spent $7.2M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 16% ended up on the winning side ($1.2M won, $6.0M lost).
- Who funds Giffords PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2024 cycle were Giffords ($3.2M), House Majority PAC ($75K), Dc Healthlink ($45K), Rob Bonta for Ca Attorney General 2026 ($31K), Ann Hawkins ($25K), out of $7.1M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Giffords PAC spend the most on in 2024?
- against Donald Trump (President, $1.6M, lost); against Mike Garcia (California 27th District, $1.2M, won); against Juan Ciscomani (Arizona 6th District, $1.1M, lost).