Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
Jefferson Rising
FEC committee C00769232. Last filed October 17, 2026.
FEC C00769232Last filed 2026-10-17Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $3.2M and spent $3.0M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $420K opposing James Talarico.
- $420K in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: Dunn, Timothy (Individual), $2.0M.
What it is
Jefferson Rising is registered with the FEC as a super PAC. In 2026 it has reported $420K in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Republicans.
- Jefferson Rising ← $2.0M from Timothy Dunn (62% of its reported receipts)
A super PAC can raise unlimited amounts from individuals, companies, unions and other groups. It cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate its spending with them. It spends independently, mostly on ads.
Issues it says it stands for
No record found. The FEC does not record issues. The candidates it supports and opposes are listed below.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | None |
| Treasurer | Melton, Kaylen |
| Registered in | Virginia |
| First filed with the FEC | February 12, 2021 |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppose | James Talarico D | TX Senate | $420K | $0 |
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Fight for Kentucky FEC | $1.0M | 1 |
| Bcvm Services LLC | $480K | 15 |
| Bespeak Network LLC | $475K | 4 |
| Eyesover LLC | $216K | 3 |
| Change Nj Inc. | $150K | 1 |
| Cathy Scott and Co | $150K | 17 |
| Jackson Parker Agency LLC | $78K | 2 |
| Convergence Media LLC | $49K | 2 |
| Friends of Byron Donalds PAC | $40K | 1 |
| Crosby Ottenhoff Group | $36K | 18 |
| Project Alamo LLC | $31K | 1 |
| National Rifle Association of America | $18K | 1 |
| Campaign Nucleus LLC | $5K | 1 |
| Chain Bridge Bank | $328 | 12 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small donors, $200 or less (not named) | $5 | 0% |
| Individuals giving over $200 (named) | $3.0M | 93% |
| PACs and other political committees | $232K | 7% |
| Total raised | $3.2M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
100% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Dunn Crownquest Operating | Individual | $2.0M | 1 |
| Timothy Dunn Crownquest Operating | Individual Recent filing | $1.0M | 1 |
| Founding Principles Coalition PAC Inc FEC | PAC | $185K | 1 |
| Salem Media Group Political Action Committee Inc | PAC Recent filing | $47K | 1 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through November 3, 2025, plus the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through August 5, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Where its individual donors work
| Employer | Given | Donations |
|---|---|---|
| Crownquest Operating | $2.0M | 1 |
| Null | $185K | 1 |
Employer as reported by each donor, 2026 cycle, FEC processed totals. Retired, self employed and not employed donors are not shown.
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00769232
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Jefferson Rising
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov