Follow the Money
Track how AI super PAC money, political statements, and data center projects intersect across the United States.
$368M
Total AI PAC Spending
17
Super PACs Tracked
73
Politician Statements
46
States with Activity
Competing PAC Networks
Leading the Future Network
Pro-AI (lighter regulation)
Meta PAC Network
Pro-Industry
State-by-State Breakdown
| State | Projects | Capacity | PACs | PAC $ | Statements | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | 34.5 GW | 5 | $253M | 5 | 4 Pro |
| Illinois | 3 | 2.3 GW | 4 | $208M | 2 | — |
| California | 16 | 1.3 GW | 4 | $195M | 2 | — |
| New York | 1 | 400 MW | 4 | $180M | 1 | 1 Anti |
| North Carolina | 4 | 1.4 GW | 3 | $175M | 2 | — |
| Ohio | 6 | 2.8 GW | 2 | $155M | 2 | 2 Pro |
| Florida | — | — | 1 | $125M | 1 | 1 Anti |
| New Jersey | 2 | 225 MW | 1 | $50M | 2 | 1 Pro1 Anti |
| Virginia | 18 | 9.4 GW | 2 | $40M | 10 | 5 Pro2 Anti |
| Indiana | 7 | 4.6 GW | 2 | $35M | 4 | 2 Pro |
| Georgia | 10 | 5.8 GW | 1 | $30M | 5 | 3 Pro1 Anti |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 3.0 GW | 1 | $30M | 2 | — |
| Arizona | 5 | 1.5 GW | 1 | $30M | 4 | 2 Anti |
| Wisconsin | 11 | 7.2 GW | 1 | $3M | 3 | 1 Pro |
| Iowa | 6 | 2.4 GW | — | — | — | — |
| Michigan | 5 | 1.9 GW | — | — | 1 | 1 Pro |
| Wyoming | 5 | 3.6 GW | — | — | 1 | 1 Pro |
| Colorado | 4 | 1.0 GW | — | — | 1 | 1 Anti |
| Tennessee | 3 | 2.9 GW | — | — | 1 | — |
| Arkansas | 3 | 1.0 GW | — | — | — | — |
| Oregon | 2 | 500 MW | — | — | 1 | — |
| Nevada | 2 | 850 MW | — | — | — | — |
| Washington | 2 | 650 MW | — | — | 1 | — |
| Missouri | 2 | 700 MW | — | — | 1 | 1 Anti |
| New Mexico | 2 | 1.1 GW | — | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | 2 | 2.3 GW | — | — | 2 | 2 Pro |
| Mississippi | 2 | 850 MW | — | — | 1 | 1 Pro |
| Maine | 2 | 40 MW | — | — | — | — |
| North Dakota | 2 | 580 MW | — | — | 1 | 1 Pro |
| Alabama | 2 | 750 MW | — | — | 1 | 1 Pro |
| Nebraska | 2 | 300 MW | — | — | — | — |
| Idaho | 1 | 120 MW | — | — | 1 | — |
| Minnesota | 1 | 300 MW | — | — | 3 | 2 Pro1 Anti |
| Utah | 1 | 200 MW | — | — | — | — |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 100 MW | — | — | 1 | 1 Anti |
| Maryland | 1 | 2.8 GW | — | — | 2 | 1 Anti |
| Kentucky | 1 | 600 MW | — | — | — | — |
| Hawaii | 1 | 4 MW | — | — | — | — |
| Montana | 1 | 500 MW | — | — | — | — |
| West Virginia | 1 | 600 MW | — | — | 2 | 2 Pro |
| Delaware | 1 | 1.2 GW | — | — | — | — |
| Connecticut | 1 | 15 MW | — | — | 1 | 1 Anti |
| South Carolina | 1 | 200 MW | — | — | 2 | 2 Pro |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 Anti |
| Vermont | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 Anti |
| District of Columbia | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Corporate PAC Donations to Candidates
FEC Schedule B disbursements from tech & data center industry PACs to federal candidates. Separate from Super PAC independent expenditures above — these are direct donations to candidate campaigns.
| Company PAC | FEC ID | Category | Total Disbursed (25–26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | C00227546 | Hyperscaler | $924K |
| Amazon | C00360354 | Hyperscaler | $939K |
| Google (Alphabet) | C00428623 | Hyperscaler | $1.0M |
| Meta | C00502906 | Hyperscaler | $196K |
| Oracle | C00323048 | Hyperscaler | $224K |
| Dominion Energy | C00108209 | DC Utility | $544K |
| Constellation Energy | C00793711 | DC Utility / Nuclear | $817K |
| Nuclear Energy Inst. | C00239848 | Nuclear Advocacy | $360K |
| TechNet | C00328369 | Trade Association | $28K |
| ITI | C00419036 | Trade Association | $35K |
| Switch | C00661942 | DC Operator | — |
| Iron Mountain | C00523936 | DC Operator | $23K |
| Total | $5.1M | ||
Corporate PACs are limited to $5,000 per candidate per election by federal law. Total disbursed includes all PAC expenditures for the 2025–2026 cycle. Data from FEC.gov.
How the Money Flows
Super PACs (Independent Expenditures)
- No donation limits — can spend unlimited money
- Cannot coordinate with candidates directly
- Spend on ads, mailers, and campaigns for or against candidates
- 17 groups tracked with $368M in total spending
Corporate PACs (Direct Donations)
- $5,000 limit per candidate per election
- Funded by employee voluntary contributions
- Donate directly to candidate campaign committees
- 12 tech/energy/DC PACs tracked via FEC Schedule B
All Tracked Super PACs
Pro-AI industry super PAC pushing rapid AI development and lighter regulation. $70M cash on hand entering 2026. Bipartisan — supports candidates committed to a national AI regulatory framework.
FL-GOV: $5M backing Byron Donalds (R)
TX: $500K backing Chris Gober (R) in open seat
NC: $500K backing Laurie Buckhout (R) in swing district
Bipartisan 501(c)(4) advocating for AI safety, transparency, and stronger oversight. Goal: raise $75M. Ad blitz on AI regulation for child safety, jobs, and national security.
NJ: $300K ad campaign urging voters to oppose federal AI preemption
NY-12: $450K backing Alex Bores (D) — opposing Leading the Future
NC: ~$1M supporting Rep. Valerie Foushee (D) re-election
TX: Spending to boost Alex Mealer (R) and Carlos De La Cruz (R)
Meta-backed bipartisan umbrella project fighting state AI regulation bills across the country. Funds affiliated PACs in TX, IL, and CA.
Meta-backed super PAC supporting Republican candidates favorable to AI development. Focused on Texas where Meta has three AI data center projects.
TX: Backing friendly Republican state legislators and candidates
Meta-backed super PAC supporting Democratic candidates favorable to AI development. Spending in at least 4 Illinois State House races via digital ads and direct mail.
IL: Spending in 4+ State House races, positive digital ads and direct mail
Big Tech 501(c)(4) advocating for policies that support American tech competitiveness. Funds state-level campaigns defending data center incentives and opposing moratoriums.
VA: $2M campaign opposing data center tax exemption repeal
GA: Lobbying against HB 1192 data center tax pause
OH: Supporting Gov. DeWine's veto of tax exemption repeal
PA: Ad campaign supporting data center development near Three Mile Island
Meta-backed California super PAC supporting pro-AI candidates regardless of party ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race and state legislature elections.
CA: Backing pro-AI candidates for state office, governor's race
Super PAC supporting candidates who back data center-friendly policies in Virginia — the #1 data center state. Active in 2025 gubernatorial race and state legislature.
VA: Supported pro-DC candidates in 2025 state House races
VA: Digital ads defending data center tax exemption during 2026 budget debate
Affiliate of Leading the Future super PAC network. $5.4M cash on hand. Active in NY and IL primaries.
NY-12: $900K+ opposing Alex Bores (D) in Manhattan primary
IL: $1M+ each backing Jesse Jackson Jr. and Melissa Bean comeback bids
Affiliate of Leading the Future super PAC network. $5M cash on hand.
Meta-backed California PAC promoting moderate business policy and AI advancement in the state.
PAC supporting data center-friendly policy in Indiana as the state sees rapid growth from Google, Meta, and Microsoft campuses.
IN: Supporting state legislators backing data center tax incentives
PAC supporting data center-friendly candidates in Wisconsin ahead of the Stargate Port Washington campus and other major projects.
WI: Supporting pro-data-center candidates in 2026 gubernatorial race
501(c)(4) nonprofit linked to Leading the Future. Not required to disclose donors.
Republican-supporting PAC affiliated with Anthropic-backed Public First Action. Supports GOP candidates who back AI oversight.
TX: Boosting Alex Mealer and Carlos De La Cruz (R) in primaries
Democratic-supporting PAC affiliated with Anthropic-backed Public First Action. Supports Dem candidates who back AI oversight.
NY-12: $450K backing Alex Bores (D) against Leading the Future opposition
Bipartisan PAC affiliated with Anthropic-backed Public First Action. Active in NC supporting pro-oversight incumbent.
NC: Supporting Rep. Valerie Foushee (D) re-election — sits on key AI commission