Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
American Democracy Committee
FEC committee C00951269. Last filed October 18, 2026.
FEC C00951269Last filed 2026-10-18Totals through 2026-10-14
The short version
- Raised $1.3M and spent $1.1M in the 2026 cycle, through October 14, 2026.
- Biggest target: $752K supporting Stefany Shaheen.
- $314K in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: The No Kings PAC (PAC), $760K.
What it is
American Democracy Committee is registered with the FEC as a super PAC, connected to The No Kings PAC. In 2026 it has reported $1.1M in independent expenditures across 3 races, 100% of it helping Democrats.
- American Democracy Committee ← $760K from The No Kings PAC (60% 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 | The No Kings PAC |
| Treasurer | Petterson, Jay |
| Registered in | DC |
| First filed with the FEC | May 20, 2026 |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Stefany Shaheen D | NH-01 House | $0 | $752K |
| Support | Cait Conley D | NY-17 House | $125K | $0 |
| Oppose | Mike Lawler R | NY-17 House | $125K | $0 |
| Support | Christina Hines D | MI-10 House | $64K | $0 |
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals giving over $200 (named) | $500K | 40% |
| PACs and other political committees | $760K | 60% |
| Total raised | $1.3M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through October 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The No Kings PAC | PAC Recent filing | $760K | 2 |
| EDW Foundation | Organization No donor disclosure Recent filing | $500K | 1 |
Built from the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 22, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Donors marked "No donor disclosure" are companies, LLCs or nonprofits. Unless they are themselves political committees, they do not have to report where their money came from. The disclosed trail ends there.
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00951269
- FEC filings: all reports filed by American Democracy Committee
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov