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Pro-AI Super PAC 'Leading the Future' Enters Midterm Stretch With $31.5 Million on Hand

July 17, 2026 at 05:20 EDT

Policy & Regulation

Leading the Future, the pro-artificial-intelligence super PAC backed by prominent Silicon Valley figures, reported $31.5 million in cash on hand at the end of the second quarter of 2026, preserving significant firepower for the November midterm elections. The figure, disclosed in filings with the Federal Election Commission, reflects the group's balance after it transferred $20 million to two affiliated committees during the quarter, according to Axios.

Q2 2026 · Leading the Future Super PAC

The Pro-AI Money Machine Gears Up for the Midterms

A Silicon Valley–backed super PAC ended the quarter with $31.5M in cash — even after shifting $20M to affiliates — vastly outgunning the groups pushing for AI safeguards.

$31.5M

Cash on hand at quarter's end

$125M+

Raised across affiliated committees

$20M

Transferred to two affiliate PACs

A Lopsided Fight Over AI Policy

Cash on hand — pro-innovation camp vs. AI-safety committees

$31.5M

Leading the Future

$1.3M

Jobs & Democracy

$494K

Public First

$315K

Defending Our Values

The three safety-aligned PACs hold about $2.1M combined — roughly one-fifteenth of the pro-AI parent PAC alone.

Where the Money Flows

Leading the Future

$31.5M on hand

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Think Big PAC

$10M

American Mission PAC

$10M

Already deployed: $2.8M+ in Texas legislative races and opposition spending against pro-safety candidates.

Supporters say

Wins in Republican primaries are building a durable coalition of pro-innovation lawmakers who favor rapid AI development and a single national framework.

Critics say

Wealthy tech backers are trying to buy elections. Results are mixed — a pro-safety candidate prevailed in at least one closely watched contest.

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