Hometown Freedom Action Network spent $1.4M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 92% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 92% ended up on the winning side ($1.2M won, $110K lost).
Outside spending
$1.4M
On the winning side
92%
$1.2M
On the losing side
$110K
Supporting vs attacking
8% / 92%
$110K for, $1.3M against
Google says Hometown Freedom Action Network also spent $37K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (3% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Hometown Freedom Action Network reported $1.5M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- America Works Fund IncCompany / nonprofit$1.3M (83%)
- A Public Voice, Inc.Company / nonprofit$125K (8%)
- Cheryl MeadsIndividual$100K (7%)
- Doni BellerIndividual$17K (1%)
- Ronnie BellerIndividual$17K (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 Race not called yet Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Friess | Wyoming at-large House seat (primary) | Attacking | $1.1M | ✓ Yes |
| Stewart Cathey Jr. | Louisiana 5th District | Supporting | $110K | ✗ No |
| Thomas Chalifoux | Florida 9th District (primary) | Attacking | $94K | ✓ Yes |
| Jody Barrett | Tennessee 7th District | Attacking | $14K | Unknown |
| Nate Morris | Kentucky Senate (primary) | Attacking | $13K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Hometown Freedom Action Network spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Hometown Freedom Action Network spent $1.4M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 92% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 92% ended up on the winning side ($1.2M won, $110K lost).
- Who funds Hometown Freedom Action Network?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were America Works Fund Inc ($1.3M), A Public Voice, Inc. ($125K), Cheryl Meads ($100K), Doni Beller ($17K), Ronnie Beller ($17K), out of $1.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Hometown Freedom Action Network spend the most on in 2026?
- against Stephen Friess (Wyoming at-large House seat, $1.1M, won); for Stewart Cathey Jr. (Louisiana 5th District, $110K, lost); against Thomas Chalifoux (Florida 9th District, $94K, won).