Hybrid PAC (with Non-Contribution Account) - Nonqualified
Ready for the Fight
FEC committee C00960997. Last filed October 17, 2026.
FEC C00960997Last filed 2026-10-17Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $5.6M and spent $2.6M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $1.5M opposing Greg Cunningham.
- $7.3M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: Pritzker, JB (Individual), $5.0M.
What it is
Ready for the Fight is registered with the FEC as a hybrid PAC. In 2026 it has reported $6.5M in independent expenditures across 10 races, 100% of it helping Democrats.
- Ready for the Fight ← $5.0M from JB Pritzker (89% of its reported receipts)
A hybrid PAC keeps two bank accounts: one that gives directly to candidates under contribution limits, and one that spends independently with unlimited money, like a super PAC.
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 | Hybrid PAC (with Non-Contribution Account) - Nonqualified |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | None |
| Treasurer | Begun, Jeremy |
| Registered in | DC |
| First filed with the FEC | September 7, 2026 |
| Website | readyforthefight.com |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppose | Greg Cunningham R | NM-02 House | $1.5M | $0 |
| Oppose | James French Hill R | AR-02 House | $1.0M | $0 |
| Oppose | Rhett Marques R | AL-02 House | $908K | $0 |
| Oppose | Brent Taylor R | TN-09 House | $837K | $0 |
| Oppose | Max Miller | OH-07 House | $739K | $0 |
| Oppose | Max Miller R | OH-07 House | $728K | $0 |
| Oppose | Brandon Herrera R | TX-23 House | $454K | $0 |
| Oppose | Anthony Dilorenzo R | NH-01 House | $295K | $0 |
| Oppose | Michael Bouchard Jr. R | MI-10 House | $289K | $0 |
| Oppose | Rob Wittman R | VA-01 House | $241K | $0 |
| Oppose | Jenny Costa Honeycutt R | SC-01 House | $224K | $0 |
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small donors, $200 or less (not named) | $467K | 8% |
| Individuals giving over $200 (named) | $172K | 3% |
| Other receipts (companies, nonprofits, a hybrid PAC's unlimited account) | $5.0M | 89% |
| Total raised | $5.6M | 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.
89% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| JB Pritzker State of Illinois | Individual Recent filing | $5.0M | 1 |
| John Atkinson Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $5K | 1 |
| Leslie Wagner Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $5K | 1 |
| Miriam Klevan Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $5K | 1 |
| David Greenhouse AWM Investments, Inc. | Individual Recent filing | $5K | 1 |
| Jennifer Pritzker Tawani Enterprises, Inc. | Individual Recent filing | $5K | 1 |
| Tori Thomas Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $4K | 1 |
| Debra Shivers Jones Family Farm | Individual Recent filing | $3K | 2 |
| Ken Nuss Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $2K | 1 |
| Janice Wrentmore Burro Creek Wilderness Lodge | Individual Recent filing | $2K | 1 |
| Daniel Thornton Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $2K | 1 |
| Brian Hurst Hurst Boleky, LLC | Individual Recent filing | $2K | 1 |
| Razel Solow Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $2K | 2 |
| Martin Mazzella Ti-Sales, Inc. | Individual Recent filing | $2K | 1 |
| Susan Ocampo Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| Kimberley Jordan Mighty Arrow Family Foundation | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| Ellen Saslow Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| Anna Newlin Endeavor Health | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| L. Charlot Relationship Reality 312 | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| Paul Fischbach Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| Mary Watkins Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| Martin Rhomberg Not Employed | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| Beverly Bove Rhoades & Morrow | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| James Runke Self Employed | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
| David Stang Ars Libri Ltd. | Individual Recent filing | $1K | 1 |
Built from the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 30, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00960997
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Ready for the Fight
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov