American Patriots PAC spent $1.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Its races are still being counted.
Outside spending
$1.8M
On the winning side
–
$0
On the losing side
$0
$1.8M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
19% / 81%
$330K for, $1.4M against
Google says American Patriots PAC also spent $96K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (5% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
American Patriots PAC reported $2.5M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Ken GriffinIndividual$2.5M (100%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Perriello | Virginia 5th District | Attacking | $1.4M | Counting |
| Matt Van Epps | Tennessee 7th District | Supporting | $330K | Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Patriots PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- American Patriots PAC spent $1.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Its races are still being counted.
- Who funds American Patriots PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Ken Griffin ($2.5M), out of $2.5M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did American Patriots PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Tom Perriello (Virginia 5th District, $1.4M, pending); for Matt Van Epps (Tennessee 7th District, $330K, pending).