Hometown Freedom Action Network spent $1.4M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Its races are still being counted.
Outside spending
$1.4M
Winning share of scored dollars
–
$0 scored (0% of spending); $1.3M unknown
On the losing side
$0
$110K still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
8% / 92%
$110K for, $1.3M against
Google says Hometown Freedom Action Network also spent $37K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (3% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $1.5M to Hometown Freedom Action Network. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $1.6M.
- America Works Fund IncCompany / nonprofit$1.3M (83%)
- A Public Voice, Inc.Company / nonprofit$125K (8%)
- Cheryl MeadsIndividual$100K (7%)
- Doni BellerIndividual$17K (1%)
- Ronnie BellerIndividual$17K (1%)
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 Race not called yet Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Friess | Wyoming at-large House seat (primary) | Attacking | $1.1M | Unknown |
| Stewart Cathey Jr. | Louisiana 5th District | Supporting | $110K | Counting |
| Thomas Chalifoux | Florida 9th District (primary) | Attacking | $94K | Unknown |
| Jody Barrett | Tennessee 7th District | Attacking | $14K | Unknown |
| Nate Morris | Kentucky Senate (primary) | Attacking | $13K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Hometown Freedom Action Network spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Hometown Freedom Action Network spent $1.4M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Its races are still being counted.
- Who funds Hometown Freedom Action Network?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were America Works Fund Inc ($1.3M), A Public Voice, Inc. ($125K), Cheryl Meads ($100K), Doni Beller ($17K), Ronnie Beller ($17K), out of $1.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Hometown Freedom Action Network spend the most on in 2026?
- against Stephen Friess (Wyoming at-large House seat, $1.1M, unknown); for Stewart Cathey Jr. (Louisiana 5th District, $110K, pending); against Thomas Chalifoux (Florida 9th District, $94K, unknown).