Why It Matters

Fund for a Working Congress, a Republican-aligned super PAC, has reported about $1.54 million in spending this election cycle, according to the Oct. 19 figures provided. Most of that spending is concentrated in Iowa's open Senate race, with approximately $644,000 opposing Democrat Josh Turek and $615,000 supporting Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA). The committee has also reported expenditures opposing Democratic congressional candidates in Kansas and Ohio. ​

The group's website does not explain its policy priorities, leadership, or election spending plans.

The Federal Election Commission classifies Fund for a Working Congress as a super PAC registered April 6, 2017. Its latest regular financial summary shows $80,000 in receipts, $110,002.50 in disbursements, and $508.11 in cash on hand through Sept. 30. The committee also reported $52,178.33 in debts owed.

What It Spent

Fund for a Working Congress has spent approximately $923,000 opposing Democratic candidates and $615,000 supporting Republicans.

In the open Iowa Senate race, the committee reported approximately $644,000 opposing Josh Turek and $615,000 supporting Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA). Together, the $1.26 million accounts for about 82% of its reported independent expenditures.

In Kansas, the committee reportedly spent $184,000 opposing Democrat Adam Hamilton, who is challenging Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS). In Ohio's 10th Congressional District, it reported $95,000 in opposition spending against Democrat Kristina Knickerbocker, who is challenging Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH). Opposition expenditures across those three races total about $923,000. No support expenditures outside Iowa were identified in the supplied records.

Who Funds It

The committee's FEC financial summary shows $80,000 in receipts through Sept. 30, all categorized as contributions from other political committees. It reported no individual contributions during that period. The supplied donor records identify Duty, Honor, Courage, another super PAC, as a contributor, with $160,000 in listed transactions. That figure is twice the committee's reported receipts through September and requires reconciliation against the underlying contribution dates, amendments, and reporting periods.

Separately from its reported spending, Fund for a Working Congress reported $105,000 in contributions to other committees through Sept. 30. According to the supplied transaction details, those contributions included $60,000 to Guilford-Rockingham Alliance, $35,000 to Defend US PAC and $10,000 to American Values First.

The Ad Buy

Most of the committee's reported independent expenditures went to direct mail in Iowa, with additional digital advertising and voter-contact activity in Kansas and Ohio. According to the supplied transaction records, Minute Mail Consulting Group LLC received four payments dated Oct. 9 totaling approximately $1.26 million. Two payments, approximately $337,000 and $308,000, opposed Turek, while two payments of approximately $308,000 each supported Hinson.

In Kansas, Capitol Consulting Inc. reportedly received approximately $113,000 on Oct. 9 for digital advertising opposing Hamilton. On the Ballot LLC received $63,000 on Oct. 7 for grassroots canvassing, while South Creek Group LLC received $8,000 on Oct. 8 for door hangers, both opposing Hamilton. In Ohio, H2H Strategies LLC reportedly received $76,000 on Oct. 8 and $19,000 on Oct. 13 for text messaging opposing Knickerbocker.

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