Strong PAC spent $2.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 96% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 95% ended up on the winning side ($1.7M won, $84K lost).
Outside spending
$2.3M
On the winning side
95%
$1.7M
On the losing side
$84K
Supporting vs attacking
93% / 7%
$2.2M for, $157K against
Google says Strong PAC also spent $153K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (7% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Strong PAC reported $2.3M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Club for Growth ActionAnother PAC$2.2M (95%)
- Rex SinquefieldIndividual$50K (2%)
- Michael RaynerIndividual$50K (2%)
- J&J Ventures GamingCompany / nonprofit$8K (0%)
- Cynthia BellIndividual$7K (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Yarbrough | Texas 32nd District (primary) | Supporting | $1.4M | ✓ Yes |
| Sam Mccown | South Carolina 1st District (primary) | Supporting | $520K | Unknown |
| Carlos De La Cruz | Texas 35th District (primary) | Supporting | $243K | ✓ Yes |
| Taylor Burks | Missouri 5th District (primary) | Attacking | $93K | ✓ Yes |
| Bob Harvie | Pennsylvania 1st District | Attacking | $63K | ✗ No |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | Pennsylvania 1st District | Supporting | $21K | ✗ No |
| Rick Brattin | Missouri 5th District (primary) | Supporting | $3K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Strong PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Strong PAC spent $2.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 96% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 95% ended up on the winning side ($1.7M won, $84K lost).
- Who funds Strong PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Club for Growth Action ($2.2M), Rex Sinquefield ($50K), Michael Rayner ($50K), J&J Ventures Gaming ($8K), Cynthia Bell ($7K), out of $2.3M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Strong PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for Jace Yarbrough (Texas 32nd District, $1.4M, won); for Sam Mccown (South Carolina 1st District, $520K, unknown); for Carlos De La Cruz (Texas 35th District, $243K, won).