Persist PAC spent $15M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2020). None of its races has a tracked result yet.
Outside spending
$15M
Winning share of scored dollars
–
$0 scored (0% of spending); $15M unknown
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$15M for, $0 against
Google says Persist PAC also spent $440K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (3% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $15M to Persist PAC. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $15M.
- Karla JurvetsonIndividual$15M (98%)
- Barbara LeeIndividual$100K (1%)
- Michelle MercerIndividual$100K (1%)
- George KruppIndividual$50K (0%)
- Sonjia SmithIndividual$50K (0%)
- Leith VenturesCompany / nonprofit$25K (0%)
- Karen GroveIndividual$20K (0%)
- Francene RodgersIndividual$10K (0%)
- Nancy AndersonIndividual$2K (0%)
- Nancy DearmanIndividual$2K (0%)
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 Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Warren | President (primary) | Supporting | $15M | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did Persist PAC spend in 2020, and did it win?
- Persist PAC spent $15M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2020). None of its races has a tracked result yet.
- Who funds Persist PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2020 cycle were Karla Jurvetson ($15M), Barbara Lee ($100K), Michelle Mercer ($100K), George Krupp ($50K), Sonjia Smith ($50K), out of $15M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Persist PAC spend the most on in 2020?
- for Elizabeth Warren (President, $15M, unknown).