Why it Matters

The Working Class Heroes Fund is a hybrid PAC registered on Nov. 12, 2024, and classified by the FEC as a "W" committee. It files quarterly, with its most recent periodic report covering the 2026 cycle as of June 30.

The PAC describes itself as dedicated to uniting and mobilizing working people across party lines to give the working class a seat at the table. Research shows working-class legislators vote differently and that only 1 percent of all lawmakers come from jobs considered blue collar. This spurs a representation gap.

Direct Contributions

The Working Class Heroes Fund filed $257,000 in contributions to other political committees through June 30, 2026. Detailed recipient-level information for these contributions is not available in the current reporting data.

Independent Expenditures Support

The Working Class Heroes Fund made independent expenditures supporting Karen Matthews totaling $468,617.33 through June 30, 2026. The PAC's support spending in the 2026 cycle has been concentrated on a single candidate in California's House District 23 race, reflecting a focused strategy targeting a specific competitive race.

Independent Expenditures Oppose

The Working Class Heroes Fund reported independent expenditure spending opposing Jay Obernolte, a Republican candidate running for U.S. House in California District 23, totaling $18,689.58 through June 30, 2026. The PAC's opposition spending represents a secondary component of its 2026 independent expenditure activity, with the bulk of resources directed toward supporting an alternative candidate in the same race.

Race-by-Race Breakdown

The PAC's independent expenditure activity in the 2026 cycle through June 30 was concentrated in a single race: U.S. House, California District 23 (general election). In this race, the PAC made independent expenditures supporting Karen Matthews, an independent candidate, with $468,617.33 in spending. The PAC also spent $18,689.58 in independent expenditures opposing Jay Obernolte, the Republican candidate in the same race. Race-level status information, including current ratings and election dates, is not available in the current reporting data.

Donors

Detailed donor-level information is not available for this reporting period. The PAC reported total receipts of $1,707,483.06 through June 30, 2026, but itemized individual or PAC-level donor names are not provided in the current data.

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