American Values First spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($9K won, $0 lost). $1.3M had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.3M
Winning share of scored dollars
100%
$9K scored (1% of spending); $1.3M unknown
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
50% / 50%
$655K for, $646K against
Google says American Values First also spent $111K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (9% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $1.6M to American Values First. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $2.9M.
- Club for Growth ActionAnother PAC$1.3M (84%)
- The Revitalization ProjectCompany / nonprofit$200K (12%)
- A Public Voice, Inc.Company / nonprofit$55K (3%)
- Fund for a Working CongressAnother PAC$10K (1%)
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one won.
✓ 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 | Won? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hudson | Alabama Senate (primary) | Attacking | $646K | Unknown |
| Steven T Marshall | Alabama Senate (primary) | Supporting | $646K | Unknown |
| John Cowan | Georgia 11th District (primary) | Supporting | $9K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Values First spend in 2026, and did it win?
- American Values First spent $1.3M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 100% were on the winning side ($9K won, $0 lost). $1.3M had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds American Values First?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Club for Growth Action ($1.3M), The Revitalization Project ($200K), A Public Voice, Inc. ($55K), Fund for a Working Congress ($10K), out of $1.6M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did American Values First spend the most on in 2026?
- against Jared Hudson (Alabama Senate, $646K, unknown); for Steven T Marshall (Alabama Senate, $646K, unknown); for John Cowan (Georgia 11th District, $9K, won).