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BROWN, SAM

Tracked receipts exceed tracked giving by

$3,300,959

Tracked direct giving

$21,580

IE supporting this entity

$3,322,539

IE opposing this entity

$1,283,371

Connections

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The Money Trail

How money flowed to BROWN, SAM

$4.0M
15 transactions across 9 counterparties

SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND spent $3.0M supporting BROWN, SAM across 4 contributions between October 2024 and October 2024.

Oct 2024 – Oct 2024independent expenditure

WOMEN VOTE! spent $484K opposing BROWN, SAM across 2 contributions between October 2024 and October 2024.

Oct 2024 – Oct 2024independent expenditure

JEFFERSON RISING spent $200K supporting BROWN, SAM.

Oct 2024independent expenditure

FORWARD BLUE spent $118K opposing BROWN, SAM.

Oct 2024independent expenditure

LCV VICTORY FUND spent $96K opposing BROWN, SAM.

Aug 2024independent expenditure

BROWN, SAM also received from 4 other entities totaling $93K.

$4.0M tracked across 9 counterparties
PAC Chain Attribution

Who funded BROWN, SAM

Attributed amounts are modeled estimates of how money flowed through intermediary PACs, computed by proportional apportionment of FEC-reported transactions. They are not reported transactions themselves. How we compute this

$2.3M
modeled estimate
208 paths across 50 counterparties
$597Kmodeled estimatefrom ONE NATION
2024 cycle14 paths1 hopMedium confidence
$245Kmodeled estimateONE NATION→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$161Kmodeled estimateONE NATION→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$45Kmodeled estimateONE NATION→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$44Kmodeled estimateONE NATION→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$33Kmodeled estimateONE NATION→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

+ 9 more paths

$203Kmodeled estimatefrom GRIFFIN, KENNETH C.
2024 cycle8 paths1 hopMedium confidence
$88Kmodeled estimateGRIFFIN, KENNETH C.→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$66Kmodeled estimateGRIFFIN, KENNETH C.→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$22Kmodeled estimateGRIFFIN, KENNETH C.→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.5M documented end-to-end

$12Kmodeled estimateGRIFFIN, KENNETH C.→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

$9Kmodeled estimateGRIFFIN, KENNETH C.→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

+ 3 more paths

$163Kmodeled estimatefrom Paul Elliott Singer
2024 cycle8 paths1 hopMedium confidence
$88Kmodeled estimatePaul Elliott Singer→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$44Kmodeled estimatePaul Elliott Singer→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$12Kmodeled estimatePaul Elliott Singer→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

$9Kmodeled estimatePaul Elliott Singer→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $1.0M documented end-to-end

$6Kmodeled estimatePaul Elliott Singer→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

+ 3 more paths

$153Kmodeled estimatefrom Miriam Adelson
2024 cycle6 paths1 hopMedium confidence
$88Kmodeled estimateMiriam Adelson→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$44Kmodeled estimateMiriam Adelson→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$12Kmodeled estimateMiriam Adelson→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

$6Kmodeled estimateMiriam Adelson→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

$3Kmodeled estimateMiriam Adelson→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $80K documented end-to-end

+ 1 more path

$106Kmodeled estimatefrom Karla Jurvetson
2024 cycle9 paths1 hopMedium confidenceCross-cycle
$28Kmodeled estimateUnknown→WOMEN VOTE!→BROWN, SAMmediumOpposeindependent_expenditure

at least $277K documented end-to-end

$28Kmodeled estimateUnknown→WOMEN VOTE!→BROWN, SAMmediumOpposeindependent_expenditure

at least $277K documented end-to-end

$20Kmodeled estimateUnknown→WOMEN VOTE!→BROWN, SAMmediumOpposeindependent_expenditure

at least $207K documented end-to-end

$8Kmodeled estimateUnknown→WOMEN VOTE!→BROWN, SAMmediumOpposeindependent_expenditure

at least $250K documented end-to-end

$8Kmodeled estimateUnknown→WOMEN VOTE!→BROWN, SAMmediumOpposeindependent_expenditure

at least $250K documented end-to-end

+ 4 more paths

$102Kmodeled estimatefrom Elon Musk
2024 cycle3 paths1 hopMedium confidence
$88Kmodeled estimateElon Musk→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$12Kmodeled estimateElon Musk→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

$3Kmodeled estimateElon Musk→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $80K documented end-to-end

$91Kmodeled estimatefrom Stephen A Schwarzman
2024 cycle5 paths1 hopMedium confidence
$53Kmodeled estimateStephen A Schwarzman→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$26Kmodeled estimateStephen A Schwarzman→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$7Kmodeled estimateStephen A Schwarzman→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

$4Kmodeled estimateStephen A Schwarzman→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

$2Kmodeled estimateStephen A Schwarzman→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $80K documented end-to-end

$51Kmodeled estimatefrom Shirley W. Ryan
2024 cycle3 paths1 hopMedium confidence
$44Kmodeled estimateShirley W. Ryan→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $2.6M documented end-to-end

$6Kmodeled estimateShirley W. Ryan→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $345K documented end-to-end

$1Kmodeled estimateShirley W. Ryan→SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND→BROWN, SAMmediumSupportindependent_expenditure

at least $80K documented end-to-end

Plus 42 additional chains totaling $858K.

$2.3M attributed (modeled estimate) across 208 paths·Up to 2 hops deep·Source FEC filings (Schedules A, B, E)·How we compute this

Dark Money Spending

Election spending by organizations that do not disclose their donors. Dark money flows through 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, 501(c)(6) trade associations, and similar entities that are not required to reveal their funders. Figures below are never combined with disclosed-donor totals.

Dark Money Targeting This Entity

FilerAmountTypeSupport/OpposeDate
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND$2,579,463Form 5 IESupportingOct 25, 2024
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND$345,316Form 5 IESupportingOct 25, 2024
WOMEN VOTE!$276,634Form 5 IEOpposingOct 10, 2024
WOMEN VOTE!$276,634Form 5 IEOpposingOct 7, 2024
WOMEN VOTE!$276,634Form 5 IEOpposingOct 7, 2024
WOMEN VOTE!$207,475Form 5 IEOpposingOct 17, 2024
JEFFERSON RISING$200,000Form 5 IESupportingOct 4, 2024
FORWARD BLUE$118,000Form 5 IEOpposingOct 2, 2024
LCV VICTORY FUND$96,080Form 5 IEOpposingAug 1, 2024
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND$80,460Form 5 IESupportingOct 25, 2024
NRSC$28,000Form 5 IESupportingSep 19, 2024
SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)$26,500Form 5 IEOpposingOct 21, 2024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND$15,359Form 5 IESupportingOct 8, 2024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND$9,794Form 5 IESupportingOct 18, 2024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND$8,507Form 5 IESupportingSep 9, 2024
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND$5,466Form 5 IESupportingOct 26, 2024
RJC VICTORY FUND$5,190Form 5 IESupportingOct 1, 2024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND$4,152Form 5 IESupportingOct 4, 2024
LCV VICTORY FUND$3,921Form 5 IEOpposingAug 1, 2024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND$2,027Form 5 IESupportingSep 10, 2024

Money spent by non-disclosing organizations on ads and communications referencing this candidate. These dollars do not flow to the candidate's committee.

Methodology Disclosure

Dark money figures are derived from FEC Form 5 (independent expenditures by non-committee organizations) and Form 9 (electioneering communications). These filings capture spending on ads and election communications but do not reveal the identity of the organization's donors. QPQ totals may differ from benchmarks like the Brennan Center's estimates because QPQ includes all Form 5 filers, while some benchmarks count only a subset of non-disclosing nonprofits. Grant chain data is from IRS Form 990 Schedule I and may not include all years or all grantee organizations.

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Election Results

YearOfficeStatePartyResultTotal RaisedPAC Money
2024US SenateNVLost$24,063,366—

Donations Given

RecipientAmountDateCycle
CITIZENS TO SAVE OUR REPUBLIC$5,000Aug 2, 2023
OHIO GRASSROOTS VICTORY FUND$3,300Mar 26, 20242024
AMALGAMATED BANK PAC$2,496Jun 23, 20232024
AMALGAMATED BANK PAC$2,496Dec 22, 20232024
AMALGAMATED BANK PAC$1,344Mar 29, 20242024
AMALGAMATED BANK PAC$1,344Sep 27, 20242024
AMALGAMATED BANK PAC$1,152Jun 21, 20242024
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIRGINIA$1,000Jul 10, 2023
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF WISCONSIN FEDERAL$1,000Feb 27, 20232024
AMALGAMATED BANK PAC$576Nov 22, 20242024
JOHN ROSE FOR TENNESSEE$500Sep 21, 20242024
AMALGAMATED BANK PAC$384Dec 20, 20242024
SUSIE LEE FOR CONGRESS$250Mar 12, 20242024
ENGEL FOR ARIZONA$250Jul 16, 20242024
TITUS FOR CONGRESS$250Mar 12, 20242024
JOSH HAWLEY VICTORY COMMITTEE$238Sep 11, 2024

Donations Received

DonorAmountDateCycle
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support$2,579,463Oct 25, 20242024
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support$345,316Oct 25, 20242024
WOMEN VOTE!Spent to oppose−$276,634Oct 10, 20242024
WOMEN VOTE!Spent to oppose−$276,634Oct 7, 20242024
WOMEN VOTE!Spent to oppose−$276,634Oct 7, 20242024
WOMEN VOTE!Spent to oppose−$207,475Oct 17, 20242024
JEFFERSON RISINGIE support$200,000Oct 4, 20242024
FORWARD BLUESpent to oppose−$118,000Oct 2, 20242024
LCV VICTORY FUNDSpent to oppose−$96,080Aug 1, 20242024
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support$80,460Oct 25, 20242024
NRSCIE support$28,000Sep 19, 20242024
SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)Spent to oppose−$26,500Oct 21, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$15,359Oct 8, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$9,794Oct 18, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$8,507Sep 9, 20242024
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support$5,466Oct 26, 20242024
RJC VICTORY FUNDIE support$5,190Oct 1, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$4,152Oct 4, 20242024
LCV VICTORY FUNDSpent to oppose−$3,921Aug 1, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$2,027Sep 10, 20242024
RJC VICTORY FUNDIE support$1,717Oct 21, 20242024
SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support$1,698Oct 26, 20242024
RJC VICTORY FUNDIE support$1,576Sep 15, 20242024
RJC VICTORY FUNDIE support$1,471Oct 21, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$1,341Oct 10, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$1,286Oct 11, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$975Oct 6, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$875Oct 10, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$818Oct 11, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$809Sep 30, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$801Oct 8, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$800Oct 3, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$793Dec 4, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$793Nov 3, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$685Oct 1, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$677Oct 12, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$646Oct 20, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$645Oct 8, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$631Oct 20, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$631Oct 17, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$623Oct 18, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$623Oct 22, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$610Oct 4, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$581Sep 30, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$580Oct 13, 20242024
FORWARD BLUESpent to oppose−$550Oct 31, 20242024
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support$546Oct 18, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$536Oct 31, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$536Dec 2, 20242024
RED SENATEIE support$531Sep 30, 20242024

Relationships

TypeConnected ToDetailsSource
Funder ofAMALGAMATED BANK PACBROWN, SAM donated $9,792 to AMALGAMATED BANK PAC (QPQ tracked total)Editorial