Alabama Christian Conservatives spent $2.6M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 64% ended up on the winning side ($1.7M won, $953K lost).
Outside spending
$2.6M
On the winning side
64%
$1.7M
On the losing side
$953K
Supporting vs attacking
99% / 1%
$2.6M for, $36K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Alabama Christian Conservatives reported $2.2M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Defending America's FutureAnother PAC$1.7M (76%)
- Great Southern Wood PreservingCompany / nonprofit$250K (11%)
- Hugh Culverhouse Jr.Individual$250K (11%)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of AlabamaCompany / nonprofit$20K (1%)
- Trimed Billing Solutions LLCCompany / nonprofit$5K (0%)
- G Brent BarkinIndividual$500 (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 Race not called yet Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhett Marques | Alabama 2nd District (primary) | Supporting | $1.7M | ✓ Yes |
| Rhett Marques | Alabama 2nd District | Supporting | $918K | ✗ No |
| Shomari Figures | Alabama 2nd District | Attacking | $35K | ✗ No |
| Hampton Harris | Alabama 2nd District (primary) | Attacking | $1K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Alabama Christian Conservatives spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Alabama Christian Conservatives spent $2.6M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 64% ended up on the winning side ($1.7M won, $953K lost).
- Who funds Alabama Christian Conservatives?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Defending America's Future ($1.7M), Great Southern Wood Preserving ($250K), Hugh Culverhouse Jr. ($250K), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama ($20K), Trimed Billing Solutions LLC ($5K), out of $2.2M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Alabama Christian Conservatives spend the most on in 2026?
- for Rhett Marques (Alabama 2nd District, $1.7M, won); for Rhett Marques (Alabama 2nd District, $918K, lost); against Shomari Figures (Alabama 2nd District, $35K, lost).