Why It Matters

J Street Action Fund, the super PAC affiliated with the pro-Israel, pro-peace advocacy organization J Street, has reported approximately $844,000 in spending during the 2026 election cycle, according to the supplied Oct. 20 figures. Its largest reported expenditure was $470,000 to oppose Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), who is challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in Georgia's U.S. Senate race. ​

The group's website describes its mission as electing candidates who support democracy, equality and diplomacy-first American leadership in pursuit of peace. J Street has also announced a $3 million campaign targeting five Republican candidates endorsed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, reflecting the organizations' differing positions on U.S. policy toward Israel. J Street identified those targets as Reps. Collins (R-GA), Max Miller (R-OH), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA).

The committee reported approximately $3.38 million in receipts, $2.94 million in disbursements and $470,000 in cash on hand through Sept. 30, according to the supplied financial figures. J Street Action Fund also reported $2.05 million in contributions to two other political committees: $1 million to SMP, associated with WinSenate, and $1.05 million to HMP, associated with House Majority PAC.

What It Spent

J Street Action Fund's reported spending has focused on opposing Collins while supporting Democrats in several congressional primaries. The committee reported spending about $470,000 to oppose Republicans and $374,000 to support Democrats. In Georgia, J Street Action Fund reported spending $470,000 to oppose Collins. The committee's Oct. 13 advertising campaign criticized Collins over reported connections involving individuals associated with white nationalism. J Street described the advertisement as its first of the 2026 general election.

Among Democratic candidates, Daniel Biss received approximately $150,000 in support during the Democratic primary for Illinois's 9th Congressional District. Aisha Wahab received approximately $104,000 in California's 14th Congressional District, Scott Wiener received $60,000 in California's 11th Congressional District, and Mallory McMorrow received $20,000 in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. Reported spending in support of Biss and Wahab totaled about $254,000, far less than the single $470,000 expenditure opposing Collins.

Who Funds It

Donor records identify Democracy PAC as J Street Action Fund's largest organizational contributor, with approximately $4.5 million in listed contributions. J Street contributed approximately $315,000, while AFT Solidarity 527 contributed $50,000. The $4.5 million attributed to Democracy PAC exceeds J Street Action Fund's approximately $3.38 million in reported 2025-26 receipts.

The committee reported approximately $1.09 million in individual contributions during the 2025-26 cycle. The supplied donor records identify Joan Rechnitz at $300,000, Nancy Goroff at $105,000, and Benjamin Samuels at $105,000. Together, they represent about 47% of the reported individual-contribution total, provided those transactions all fall within the same reporting period.

J Street Action Fund's funding reflects its affiliation with the broader J Street political and advocacy network, which promotes diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy, a negotiated resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and candidates aligned with its stated pro-Israel, pro-peace positions.

The Ad Buy

J Street Action Fund's largest reported direct expenditure was a $470,000 payment to Gambit Strategies LLC on Oct. 13 for digital media and production opposing Georgia's Collins. In Illinois, Canal Partners Media reportedly received $91,000 on March 5 and $50,000 on March 11 for advertising supporting Biss. Those expenditures preceded the March 17 Democratic primary, which Biss won.

In California, Sage Media Planning & Placement reportedly received $99,000 on Aug. 12 for digital advertising supporting Wahab in the 14th Congressional District. Jacobson & Zilber Strategies LLC reportedly received $60,000 on May 20 for media production and digital advertising supporting Wiener in California's 11th Congressional District.

On Oct. 13, J Street Action Fund announced an advertising campaign criticizing Collins over reported connections involving white nationalists. The organization said the nearly half-million-dollar effort was intended to support Ossoff's reelection campaign.

Other Spenders in the Same Races

Other political committees have made substantial independent expenditures in the Georgia Senate race. According to the supplied figures, SLF PAC has spent approximately $11.8 million opposing Ossoff. The Georgia Way reportedly spent $7.05 million opposing Collins and $69,000 supporting Ossoff, while Lower Costs Now spent approximately $3.38 million opposing Collins and $2.26 million supporting Ossoff.

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