Independents Moving the Needle spent $1.5M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). None of its races has a tracked result yet.
Outside spending
$1.5M
On the winning side
–
$0
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$1.5M for, $0 against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Independents Moving the Needle reported $1.9M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Frank LaukienIndividual$1.2M (63%)
- Bonnie AndersonIndividual$225K (12%)
- P Andrews MclaneIndividual$200K (11%)
- Liberty Lane Partners LLCCompany / nonprofit$100K (5%)
- Jonathan BushIndividual$50K (3%)
- David ShawIndividual$50K (3%)
- Joe CookIndividual$15K (1%)
- Caroline ForgasonIndividual$10K (1%)
- Jeffrey LeerinkIndividual$10K (1%)
- Tamra LaukienIndividual$8K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Haley | President (primary) | Supporting | $1.5M | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Independents Moving the Needle spend in 2024, and did it win?
- Independents Moving the Needle spent $1.5M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). None of its races has a tracked result yet.
- Who funds Independents Moving the Needle?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2024 cycle were Frank Laukien ($1.2M), Bonnie Anderson ($225K), P Andrews Mclane ($200K), Liberty Lane Partners LLC ($100K), Jonathan Bush ($50K), out of $1.9M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Independents Moving the Needle spend the most on in 2024?
- for Nikki Haley (President, $1.5M, unknown).