Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh discussed the organization’s plans for the upcoming midterm elections during an interview with Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser, according to a March 11 statement. Speaking from Club for Growth’s annual economic conference in Palm Beach, Florida, McIntosh said the group aims to invest $175 million this election cycle to support Republican majorities in Congress.
The discussion comes as Republicans seek to maintain their House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterms. McIntosh said, “It’s the difference between all the great progress, the jobs, the good economy, turning America around versus letting the socialists back in, they’ll shut it all down.”
McIntosh outlined that Club for Growth Action has already raised $65 million toward its goal. The organization plans to allocate $75 million to Senate races, $55 million to House contests, $20 million to gubernatorial ballot initiatives, and another $20 million—mostly already spent—on issue advocacy supporting tax cuts and school choice efforts. He told donors that during the 2024 cycle, Club for Growth spent more than $160 million and won nearly 80% of its races.
“We’ve got to get the folks who voted for President Trump,” McIntosh said. “They don’t necessarily come out in the midterms. We have to share with them what’s at stake.” He added that working with former President Trump would be key: “He wants them to come out. He needs them so he can keep going.”
The club is also active in primary races. It recently endorsed Rep. Mike Collins of Georgia in his bid against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and supported Texas state Rep. Steve Toth in his successful primary challenge against incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.
Looking ahead, McIntosh predicted economic growth tied to tax policy changes: “By the end of the year, we’re going to be back to a robust economy because the Trump tax cuts are going to kick in… People will say, ‘Yeah, I like the direction we’re going.’”
