Fire House PAC spent $1.2M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 0% were on the winning side ($0 won, $492K lost). $740K had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.2M
Winning share of scored dollars
0%
$492K scored (40% of spending); $740K unknown
On the losing side
$492K
Supporting vs attacking
60% / 40%
$740K for, $492K against
Google says Fire House PAC also spent $94K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (8% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $800K to Fire House PAC. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $1.3M.
- Independent Candidates ActionAnother PAC$400K (50%)
- Contours, Inc.Company / nonprofit$300K (38%)
- Seiu Cope (Service Employees International Union Committee On Political Education)Another PAC$100K (13%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Powell | Washington 5th District (primary) | Supporting | $740K | Unknown |
| Michael Baumgartner | Washington 5th District (primary) | Attacking | $396K | ✗ No |
| Carmela Conroy | Washington 5th District (primary) | Attacking | $96K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did Fire House PAC spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Fire House PAC spent $1.2M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 0% were on the winning side ($0 won, $492K lost). $740K had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Fire House PAC?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Independent Candidates Action ($400K), Contours, Inc. ($300K), Seiu Cope (Service Employees International Union Committee On Political Education) ($100K), out of $800K received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Fire House PAC spend the most on in 2026?
- for Nate Powell (Washington 5th District, $740K, unknown); against Michael Baumgartner (Washington 5th District, $396K, lost); against Carmela Conroy (Washington 5th District, $96K, lost).