Progressive Fund Hits $2.35M, Blocks Police Union Money
The Squad Victory Fund reports its highest haul yet while excluding the Fraternal Order of Police from its donor pool.
By Lucas Navarro ·
Four progressive House Democrats now control a shared war chest of $2.35 million for the current election cycle. This joint fundraising effort marks the highest total recorded for the group to date, according to federal filings released in October 2026.
The Squad Victory Fund pools resources for Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib. The structure allows these four lawmakers and their allied political groups to collect contributions in a single account. The fund then distributes the money among eight participants, including four associated PACs.
Donors can split their contributions equally, with each participant receiving 12.5% of the total. However, contributors may designate specific recipients if they prefer. The committee’s disclosure outlines strict rules for who can give. It explicitly bars money from the Fraternal Order of Police, the nation's largest police organization.
The fund also rejects donations from corporations, federal lobbyists, and fossil fuel interests. The filing does not provide a specific reason for excluding the police union. Through March 31, 2026, the committee spent approximately $1.6 million. It reported about $68,000 in cash on hand, though the committee remains active and figures may shift.
Contributions to the fund are not tax-deductible, as noted in the disclosure. The group’s financial transparency provides a clear look at how the four representatives manage their campaign finances. This approach contrasts with other House committees that accept police union money.
