American Values First spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 50% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($655K won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$1.3M
On the winning side
100%
$655K
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
50% / 50%
$655K for, $646K against
Google says American Values First also spent $111K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (9% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
American Values First reported $1.6M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Club for Growth ActionAnother PAC$1.3M (84%)
- The Revitalization ProjectCompany / nonprofit$200K (12%)
- A Public Voice, Inc.Company / nonprofit$55K (3%)
- Fund for a Working CongressAnother PAC$10K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hudson | Alabama Senate (primary) | Attacking | $646K | ✓ Yes |
| Steven T Marshall | Alabama Senate (primary) | Supporting | $646K | Unknown |
| John Cowan | Georgia 11th District (primary) | Supporting | $9K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Values First spend in 2026, and did it win?
- American Values First spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 50% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($655K won, $0 lost).
- Who funds American Values First?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Club for Growth Action ($1.3M), The Revitalization Project ($200K), A Public Voice, Inc. ($55K), Fund for a Working Congress ($10K), out of $1.6M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did American Values First spend the most on in 2026?
- against Jared Hudson (Alabama Senate, $646K, won); for Steven T Marshall (Alabama Senate, $646K, unknown); for John Cowan (Georgia 11th District, $9K, won).