Standing Strong PAC spent $9.3M 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, 2% ended up on the winning side ($170K won, $9.2M lost).
Outside spending
$9.3M
On the winning side
2%
$170K
On the losing side
$9.2M
Supporting vs attacking
2% / 98%
$170K for, $9.2M against
Google says Standing Strong PAC also spent $1.6M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (18% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Standing Strong PAC reported $4.5M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Southwest Regional Council and Joiners of AmericaCompany / nonprofit$400K (9%)
- Joseph Kaempfer Jr.Individual$275K (6%)
- George MarcusIndividual$260K (6%)
- Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla IndiansCompany / nonprofit$250K (6%)
- Southern California District Council of Laborers PACCompany / nonprofit$250K (6%)
- Northern California Carpenters Regional CouncilCompany / nonprofit$225K (5%)
- Eric LauferIndividual$200K (4%)
- Federated Indians of Graton RancheriaCompany / nonprofit$200K (4%)
- Fred EychanerIndividual$200K (4%)
- Californians Defending DemocracyCompany / nonprofit$189K (4%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Garvey | California Senate (primary) | Attacking | $9.2M | ✗ No |
| Adam B. Schiff | California Senate | Supporting | $170K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Standing Strong PAC spend in 2024, and did it win?
- Standing Strong PAC spent $9.3M 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, 2% ended up on the winning side ($170K won, $9.2M lost).
- Who funds Standing Strong PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2024 cycle were Southwest Regional Council and Joiners of America ($400K), Joseph Kaempfer Jr. ($275K), George Marcus ($260K), Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians ($250K), Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC ($250K), out of $4.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Standing Strong PAC spend the most on in 2024?
- against Steve Garvey (California Senate, $9.2M, lost); for Adam B. Schiff (California Senate, $170K, won).