Hardworking Americans Inc. spent $4.2M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $54K lost).
Outside spending
$4.2M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$54K
Supporting vs attacking
99% / 1%
$4.2M for, $54K against
Google says Hardworking Americans Inc. also spent $77K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (2% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Hardworking Americans Inc. reported $4.4M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Georgians First Leadership CommitteeAnother PAC$2.3M (51%)
- Halmar International LLCCompany / nonprofit$250K (6%)
- Donald Leebern IIIIndividual$225K (5%)
- Kelly MahoneyIndividual$150K (3%)
- 1854 FundAnother PAC$100K (2%)
- John MeshadIndividual$100K (2%)
- Daniel DooleyIndividual$100K (2%)
- Village Investments LLCCompany / nonprofit$75K (2%)
- Community Development and Health PAC of Georgia Inc.Another PAC$60K (1%)
- Sunbelt Prosperity FundAnother PAC$50K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dooley | Georgia Senate (primary) | Supporting | $4.0M | Unknown |
| Derek Dooley | Georgia Senate | Supporting | $175K | Unknown |
| Jon Ossoff | Georgia Senate (primary) | Attacking | $54K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Hardworking Americans Inc. spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Hardworking Americans Inc. spent $4.2M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $54K lost).
- Who funds Hardworking Americans Inc.?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Georgians First Leadership Committee ($2.3M), Halmar International LLC ($250K), Donald Leebern III ($225K), Kelly Mahoney ($150K), 1854 Fund ($100K), out of $4.4M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Hardworking Americans Inc. spend the most on in 2026?
- for Derek Dooley (Georgia Senate, $4.0M, unknown); for Derek Dooley (Georgia Senate, $175K, unknown); against Jon Ossoff (Georgia Senate, $54K, lost).