Super PAC · Virginia · FEC C00836221
Defend American Jobs
Defend American Jobs is a super pac based in Virginia. In the 2026 cycle it has raised $38.3M, spent $33.8M, $32.5M of it as independent expenditures through July 31, 2026, according to its FEC filings.
Source: FEC committee record C00836221. Data pulled September 10, 2026; independent expenditure lines include 24 and 48 hour notices. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or speaking for Defend American Jobs.
2026 cycle at a glance
Independent expenditure lines by direction, 2026 cycle to date.
- FEC committee type
- Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
- Designation
- Unauthorized
- Party affiliation on file
- None listed
- State
- Virginia
- First Form 1 filed
- March 29, 2023
Candidates Defend American Jobs has spent on in 2026
Independent expenditures from Schedule E, 29 candidates in 28 races, largest first. Amounts reported by the committee; not a measure of effect.
Supporting
| Candidate | Race | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Carl (R) | Alabama's 1st District | $547,042 | Aug 4 |
| Rep. Clay Fuller (R) | Georgia's 14th District | $391,861 | May 12 |
| Rep. Garland Barr (R) | Kentucky's 6th District | $7,170,138 | May 8 |
| Rep. William Huizenga (R) | Michigan's 4th District | $522,846 | Jul 29 |
| Rep. Blake Moore (R) | Utah's 2nd District | $409,557 | Jun 29 |
| Rep. Nicholas Begich (R) | Alaska at-large | $508,142 | Aug 5 |
| Rep. Jack Kingston (R) | Georgia's 1st District | $375,931 | May 12 |
| Rep. James Hill (R) | Arkansas's 2nd District | $349,681 | Feb 17 |
| Rep. Tim Moore (R) | North Carolina's 14th District | $40,474 | Feb 5 |
| Jimmy Patronis (R) | Florida's 1st District | $561,063 | Apr 21 |
| Randy Fine (R) | Florida's 6th District | $1,676,186 | Apr 21 |
| Sydney Gruters (R) | Florida's 16th District | $501,743 | Aug 5 |
| James Kingston (R) | Georgia's 1st District | $375,931 | May 12 |
| Houston Gaines (R) | Georgia's 10th District | $644,490 | May 12 |
| Rep. Adrian Smith (R) | Nebraska's 3rd District | $282,975 | May 6 |
| Jon Bonck (R) | Texas's 38th District | $271,969 | May 21 |
| Jessica Steinmann (R) | Texas's 8th District | $784,405 | Feb 28 |
| Alexandra Mealer (R) | Texas's 9th District | $419,393 | May 21 |
| Chris Gober (R) | Texas's 10th District | $45,828 | Feb 11 |
| Tom Sell (R) | Texas's 19th District | $327,062 | May 21 |
| Trever Nehls (R) | Texas's 22nd District | $105,487 | Feb 17 |
| Carlos De La Cruz (R) | Texas's 35th District | $590,175 | May 21 |
| Amanda McKinney (R) | Washington's 4th District | $386,537 | Jul 29 |
| Rep. James Baird (R) | Indiana's 4th District | $513,868 | Apr 30 |
| Rep. William Timmons (R) | South Carolina's 4th District | $384,066 | Jun 29 |
Every row links the candidate's state page. For where this money sits against the rest of the cycle, see the PAC spend tracker.
What voter contact for Defend American Jobs's slate would cost
Enter the number of candidates the committee supports and the voters each program should reach. The bundle is priced on the combined list, every candidate is itemized, and each row ends with the in-kind line for that candidate.
Add 3,251 more households (about 4,712 voters, one more race or a deeper universe) and the whole bundle drops to $0.26 per household.
Per-candidate rate and in-kind line for Defend American Jobs's slate
| Candidate | Households | Alone | In bundle | Candidate program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate 1 | 10,350 | $0.45 | $0.27 | $2,817 |
| Candidate 2 | 10,350 | $0.45 | $0.27 | $2,817 |
| Candidate 3 | 10,350 | $0.45 | $0.27 | $2,817 |
| Candidate 4 | 10,350 | $0.45 | $0.27 | $2,817 |
| Candidate 5 | 10,350 | $0.45 | $0.27 | $2,817 |
Show the in-kind contribution line for each candidate
- In-kind contribution to Candidate 1: live voter contact phone program, 10,350 voter households, three attempts each, valued at $2,817.27.
- In-kind contribution to Candidate 2: live voter contact phone program, 10,350 voter households, three attempts each, valued at $2,817.27.
- In-kind contribution to Candidate 3: live voter contact phone program, 10,350 voter households, three attempts each, valued at $2,817.27.
- In-kind contribution to Candidate 4: live voter contact phone program, 10,350 voter households, three attempts each, valued at $2,817.27.
- In-kind contribution to Candidate 5: live voter contact phone program, 10,350 voter households, three attempts each, valued at $2,817.27.
The value is what the committee pays for that candidate's program at the bundle rate. Whether it is reported as an in-kind contribution or an independent expenditure depends on coordination; confirm with counsel.
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Defend American Jobs: questions
What is Defend American Jobs?+
Defend American Jobs is a super pac based in Virginia. In the 2026 cycle it has raised $38.3M, spent $33.8M, $32.5M of it as independent expenditures through July 31, 2026, according to its FEC filings. Its FEC committee ID is C00836221 and its first Statement of Organization (Form 1) was filed March 29, 2023.
How much has Defend American Jobs raised and spent in the 2026 cycle?+
Defend American Jobs reports $38,269,280 in receipts and $33,843,670 in disbursements through July 31, 2026, with $5,727,939 cash on hand at the end of its latest report. Figures are the FEC's processed totals and lag the newest filings by days to weeks.
Which candidates has Defend American Jobs spent for or against?+
In the 2026 cycle Defend American Jobs has reported $32,450,134 in independent expenditures touching 29 candidates across 28 races. The candidate table on this page lists every support and oppose total from Schedule E filings, including 24 and 48 hour notices.
How can Defend American Jobs run voter contact for several candidates at once?+
A committee that buys live phone banking for a slate through The Political Group is priced on the whole bundle's household count, so every race pays the volume rate, and each candidate's program is itemized separately for in-kind reporting. Every candidate gets a live dashboard and the committee gets a roll-up view of who is gaining and who is slipping. The bundle calculator on this page prices a slate in seconds.