National Interest Action Inc spent $3.5M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 57% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 74% ended up on the winning side ($1.6M won, $552K lost).
Outside spending
$3.5M
On the winning side
74%
$1.6M
On the losing side
$552K
Supporting vs attacking
43% / 57%
$1.5M for, $2.0M 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerrod Sessler | Washington 4th District | Attacking | $1.5M | ✓ Yes |
| Ben Toma | Arizona 8th District (primary) | Supporting | $969K | Unknown |
| Bob Onder | Missouri 3rd District (primary) | Attacking | $552K | ✗ No |
| Kurt Schaefer | Missouri 3rd District (primary) | Supporting | $414K | Unknown |
| Dan Newhouse | Washington 4th District | Supporting | $135K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did National Interest Action Inc spend in 2024, and did it win?
- National Interest Action Inc spent $3.5M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 57% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 74% ended up on the winning side ($1.6M won, $552K lost).
- Which candidates did National Interest Action Inc spend the most on in 2024?
- against Jerrod Sessler (Washington 4th District, $1.5M, won); for Ben Toma (Arizona 8th District, $969K, unknown); against Bob Onder (Missouri 3rd District, $552K, lost).