Panhandle Patriots PAC spent $2.0M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 90% 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 ($2.0M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$2.0M
On the winning side
100%
$2.0M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
90% / 10%
$1.8M for, $196K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Panhandle Patriots PAC reported $2.0M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Joseph DaouIndividual$1.6M (80%)
- Clark Thomas RogersIndividual$400K (20%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rogers | Florida 2nd District (primary) | Supporting | $1.8M | ✓ Yes |
| Keith Gross | Florida 2nd District (primary) | Attacking | $196K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Panhandle Patriots PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Panhandle Patriots PAC spent $2.0M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 90% 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 ($2.0M won, $0 lost).
- Who funds Panhandle Patriots PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Joseph Daou ($1.6M), Clark Thomas Rogers ($400K), out of $2.0M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Panhandle Patriots PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for Austin Rogers (Florida 2nd District, $1.8M, won); against Keith Gross (Florida 2nd District, $196K, won).