Super PAC · the District of Columbia · FEC C00871368
Project 218
Project 218 is a super pac based in the District of Columbia. In the 2026 cycle it has raised $11.3M, spent $9.6M, $6.9M of it as independent expenditures through July 31, 2026, according to its FEC filings.
Source: FEC committee record C00871368. Data pulled September 10, 2026; independent expenditure lines include 24 and 48 hour notices. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or speaking for Project 218.
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
- the District of Columbia
- First Form 1 filed
- February 28, 2024
Candidates Project 218 has spent on in 2026
Independent expenditures from Schedule E, 14 candidates in 14 races, largest first. Amounts reported by the committee; not a measure of effect.
Supporting
| Candidate | Race | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) | New York's 13th District | $1,200,000 | Jun 13 |
| Rep. Wesley Bell (D) | Missouri's 1st District | $500,000 | Jul 30 |
| Melissa Hernandez (D) | California's 14th District | $1,000,000 | May 27 |
| Jasmeet Bains (D) | California's 22nd District | $1,969,270 | May 27 |
| Marni Von Wilpert (D) | California's 48th District | $1,800,000 | May 27 |
| Lindsay James (D) | Iowa's 2nd District | $106,406 | May 27 |
| Adrian Boafo (D) | Maryland's 5th District | $500,000 | Jun 13 |
| Joseph Baldacci (D) | Maine's 2nd District | $1,605,885 | Jun 5 |
| Matthew Maasdam (D) | Michigan's 7th District | $56,380 | Jul 25 |
| Susan Altman (D) | New Jersey's 12th District | $787,480 | May 27 |
| Bobby Pulido (D) | Texas's 15th District | $56,219 | Feb 12 |
| Christian Menefee (D) | Texas's 18th District | $200,000 | May 21 |
| Johnny Garcia (D) | Texas's 35th District | $2,198,672 | May 21 |
Opposing
| Candidate | Race | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melat Kiros (D) | Colorado's 1st District | $800,000 | Jun 17 |
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 Project 218'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 Project 218'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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Project 218: questions
What is Project 218?+
Project 218 is a super pac based in the District of Columbia. In the 2026 cycle it has raised $11.3M, spent $9.6M, $6.9M of it as independent expenditures through July 31, 2026, according to its FEC filings. Its FEC committee ID is C00871368 and its first Statement of Organization (Form 1) was filed February 28, 2024.
How much has Project 218 raised and spent in the 2026 cycle?+
Project 218 reports $11,291,262 in receipts and $9,627,397 in disbursements through July 31, 2026, with $1,702,995 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 Project 218 spent for or against?+
In the 2026 cycle Project 218 has reported $6,908,115 in independent expenditures touching 14 candidates across 14 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 Project 218 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.