American Patriots PAC spent $7.6M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 64% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 80% ended up on the winning side ($6.0M won, $1.5M lost).
Outside spending
$7.6M
On the winning side
80%
$6.0M
On the losing side
$1.5M
Supporting vs attacking
44% / 56%
$3.3M for, $4.2M against
Google says American Patriots PAC also spent $213K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (3% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
American Patriots PAC reported $9.7M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Ken GriffinIndividual$6.0M (62%)
- Strong Leaders FundAnother PAC$1.3M (14%)
- Paul SingerIndividual$1.0M (10%)
- American Prosperity AllianceCompany / nonprofit$600K (6%)
- Warren StephensIndividual$500K (5%)
- Richard Baxter GilliamIndividual$100K (1%)
- William OberndorfIndividual$100K (1%)
- Elect Principled Veterans Fund (Epv Fund)Another PAC$50K (1%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Good | Virginia 5th District (primary) | Attacking | $2.7M | ✓ Yes |
| John J. McGuire III | Virginia 5th District (primary) | Supporting | $1.7M | ✓ Yes |
| Derrick M. Anderson | Virginia 7th District (primary) | Supporting | $1.6M | ✓ Yes |
| Eugene S. Vindman | Virginia 7th District | Attacking | $1.5M | ✗ No |
| Sandy Smith | North Carolina 1st District (primary) | Supporting | $37K | ✓ Yes |
| Laurie Buckhout | North Carolina 1st District (primary) | Supporting | $27K | Unknown |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Patriots PAC spend in 2024, and did it win?
- American Patriots PAC spent $7.6M on independent expenditures in the 2024 federal elections, and 64% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 80% ended up on the winning side ($6.0M won, $1.5M lost).
- Who funds American Patriots PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2024 cycle were Ken Griffin ($6.0M), Strong Leaders Fund ($1.3M), Paul Singer ($1.0M), American Prosperity Alliance ($600K), Warren Stephens ($500K), out of $9.7M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did American Patriots PAC spend the most on in 2024?
- against Robert Good (Virginia 5th District, $2.7M, won); for John J. McGuire III (Virginia 5th District, $1.7M, won); for Derrick M. Anderson (Virginia 7th District, $1.6M, won).