Fresh Start Sc PAC spent $3.4M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 100% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($3.4M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$3.4M
On the winning side
100%
$3.4M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
26% / 74%
$871K for, $2.5M against
Google says Fresh Start Sc PAC also spent $334K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (10% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Fresh Start Sc PAC reported $80K in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Susan JohnsonIndividual$55K (69%)
- Andrew GoffeIndividual$25K (31%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darline Graham | South Carolina Senate | Attacking | $2.5M | ✓ Yes |
| Annie Andrews | South Carolina Senate | Supporting | $871K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Fresh Start Sc PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Fresh Start Sc PAC spent $3.4M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 100% of the money with a result ended up on the winning side ($3.4M won, $0 lost).
- Who funds Fresh Start Sc PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Susan Johnson ($55K), Andrew Goffe ($25K), out of $80K received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Fresh Start Sc PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Darline Graham (South Carolina Senate, $2.5M, won); for Annie Andrews (South Carolina Senate, $871K, won).