South Dakota Conservative PAC spent $1.1M 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, 100% ended up on the winning side ($1.1M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$1.1M
On the winning side
100%
$1.1M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
14% / 86%
$154K for, $985K against
Google says South Dakota Conservative PAC also spent $104K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (9% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
South Dakota Conservative PAC reported $575K in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Denny SanfordIndividual$200K (35%)
- William DuhamelIndividual$150K (26%)
- CondorcetCompany / nonprofit$100K (17%)
- Katharine DuhamelIndividual$50K (9%)
- Custom Management ServicesCompany / nonprofit$50K (9%)
- Mark RowanIndividual$25K (4%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bengs | South Dakota Senate | Attacking | $985K | ✓ Yes |
| Mike Rounds | South Dakota Senate (primary) | Supporting | $154K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did South Dakota Conservative PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- South Dakota Conservative PAC spent $1.1M 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, 100% ended up on the winning side ($1.1M won, $0 lost).
- Who funds South Dakota Conservative PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Denny Sanford ($200K), William Duhamel ($150K), Condorcet ($100K), Katharine Duhamel ($50K), Custom Management Services ($50K), out of $575K received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did South Dakota Conservative PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Brian Bengs (South Dakota Senate, $985K, won); for Mike Rounds (South Dakota Senate, $154K, won).