Conservative Future Fund spent $1.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 78% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 75% ended up on the winning side ($1.2M won, $406K lost).
Outside spending
$1.8M
On the winning side
75%
$1.2M
On the losing side
$406K
Supporting vs attacking
78% / 22%
$1.4M for, $406K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Conservative Future Fund reported $1.1M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- America Next Inc.Another PAC$375K (33%)
- Grassroots America IncCompany / nonprofit$160K (14%)
- Saul FoxIndividual$100K (9%)
- Nick ConfortiIndividual$50K (4%)
- The Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings LLCCompany / nonprofit$50K (4%)
- Timothy Steve SmithIndividual$40K (3%)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action CommiAnother PAC$30K (3%)
- Conservatives for America PACAnother PAC$25K (2%)
- Seminole Tribe of FloridaCompany / nonprofit$25K (2%)
- Charles Mcdowell IIIIndividual$25K (2%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Patronis | Florida 1st District | Supporting | $1.2M | ✓ Yes |
| Johnny Garrett | Tennessee 6th District (primary) | Attacking | $253K | ✗ No |
| Chris Stigall | Missouri 6th District (primary) | Attacking | $153K | ✗ No |
| William Hilleary | Tennessee 6th District (primary) | Supporting | $107K | Unknown |
| Nathan Willett | Missouri 6th District (primary) | Supporting | $102K | Unknown |
| John Carter | Texas 31st District (primary) | Supporting | $55K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Conservative Future Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Conservative Future Fund spent $1.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 78% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 75% ended up on the winning side ($1.2M won, $406K lost).
- Who funds Conservative Future Fund?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were America Next Inc. ($375K), Grassroots America Inc ($160K), Saul Fox ($100K), Nick Conforti ($50K), The Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings LLC ($50K), out of $1.1M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Conservative Future Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- for Jimmy Patronis (Florida 1st District, $1.2M, won); against Johnny Garrett (Tennessee 6th District, $253K, lost); against Chris Stigall (Missouri 6th District, $153K, lost).