Red Bridge Leadership PAC spent $1.2M 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, 23% ended up on the winning side ($278K won, $921K lost).
Outside spending
$1.2M
On the winning side
23%
$278K
On the losing side
$921K
Supporting vs attacking
60% / 40%
$716K for, $482K against
Google says Red Bridge Leadership PAC also spent $22K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (2% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Red Bridge Leadership PAC reported $323K in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Gary ConroyIndividual$110K (34%)
- First Principles DigitalAnother PAC$100K (31%)
- Fyda IncCompany / nonprofit$93K (29%)
- Christopher BortzIndividual$10K (3%)
- Paul CaponIndividual$10K (3%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Landsman | Ohio 1st District | Attacking | $482K | ✗ No |
| Eric Conroy | Ohio 1st District | Supporting | $438K | ✗ No |
| Eric Conroy | Ohio 1st District (primary) | Supporting | $278K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Red Bridge Leadership PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Red Bridge Leadership PAC spent $1.2M 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, 23% ended up on the winning side ($278K won, $921K lost).
- Who funds Red Bridge Leadership PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Gary Conroy ($110K), First Principles Digital ($100K), Fyda Inc ($93K), Christopher Bortz ($10K), Paul Capon ($10K), out of $323K received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Red Bridge Leadership PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- against Greg Landsman (Ohio 1st District, $482K, lost); for Eric Conroy (Ohio 1st District, $438K, lost); for Eric Conroy (Ohio 1st District, $278K, won).