Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
Commonwealth Action PAC
FEC committee C00928150. Last filed October 14, 2026.
FEC C00928150Last filed 2026-10-14Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $110K and spent $20K in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $215K opposing Shannon Taylor.
- $431K in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC (PAC), $75K.
What it is
Commonwealth Action PAC is registered with the FEC as a super PAC. In 2026 it has reported $431K in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Republicans.
- Commonwealth Action PAC ← $75K from Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC (68% of its reported receipts) ← whose largest donor is Bank of America, $161K No donor disclosure
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 | Burford, Frank |
| Registered in | Alabama |
| First filed with the FEC | November 25, 2025 |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppose | Shannon Taylor D | VA-01 House | $215K | $0 |
| Support | Rob Wittman R | VA-01 House | $215K | $0 |
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Ottenhoff Group | $8K | 2 |
| Ascent Media | $5K | 1 |
| Dickinson Wright Pllc | $780 | 1 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals giving over $200 (named) | $36K | 32% |
| PACs and other political committees | $75K | 68% |
| Total raised | $110K | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC | PAC | $75K | 1 |
| Thomas Gaynor Dla Piper | Individual Recent filing | $25K | 1 |
| Daniel Scandling Apco | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Steve Stombres Harbinger Strategies | Individual | $5K | 1 |
| Jennifer Gallagher Iron Mountain | Individual | $500 | 1 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through March 10, 2026, plus the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 11, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Where its individual donors work
| Employer | Given | Donations |
|---|---|---|
| Null | $75K | 1 |
| Apco | $5K | 1 |
| Harbinger Strategies | $5K | 1 |
| Iron Mountain | $500 | 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/C00928150
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Commonwealth Action PAC
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov