Palmetto Leadership Fund spent $1.1M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 95% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). None of its races has a tracked result yet.
Outside spending
$1.1M
On the winning side
–
$0
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
95% / 5%
$1.1M for, $52K against
Google says Palmetto Leadership Fund also spent $137K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (12% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Palmetto Leadership Fund reported $536K in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Fry for CongressAnother PAC$500K (93%)
- Mpd Electric Cooperative IncCompany / nonprofit$36K (7%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Fry | South Carolina Senate | Supporting | $1.1M | Unknown |
| Ralph Norman | South Carolina Senate | Attacking | $52K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Palmetto Leadership Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Palmetto Leadership Fund spent $1.1M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 95% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). None of its races has a tracked result yet.
- Who funds Palmetto Leadership Fund?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Fry for Congress ($500K), Mpd Electric Cooperative Inc ($36K), out of $536K received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Palmetto Leadership Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- for Russell Fry (South Carolina Senate, $1.1M, unknown); against Ralph Norman (South Carolina Senate, $52K, unknown).