CLF Reserves $153 Million in First Wave of Ad Reservations

WASHINGTON – Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Leadership, today announced its initial wave of fall reservations for the 2026 election cycle. 

The reserve spans 38 markets, totaling $153.1 million across broadcast, cable, streaming and digital platforms. 

This initial reservation is CLF’s largest ever.

“Our record fundraising gives us the firepower we need to make a significant first investment to protect our House Majority,” said CLF President Chris Winkelman. “This initial reserve reflects the reality that this cycle, again, will be fought on a narrow map. Republicans hold the terrain, and it’s a tall order for Democrats to break through our strong, battle-tested incumbents. This reserve shows we are committed to defending our own while aggressively supporting our candidates on offense.” 

Below reflects the first wave of CLF ad reservations, with additional reservations to come as the cycle progresses:

$2.1 million in Albany
$2 million in Albuquerque
$3.4 million in Bakersfield, including Spanish
$2.1 million in Bangor
$1.8 million in Binghamton
$3 million in Cedar Rapids
$4 million in Cincinnati
$1.6 million in Corpus Christi, including Spanish
$3.4 million in Davenport
$5.5 million in Denver
$4.5 million in Des Moines
$12.6 million in Detroit 
$1.8 million in El Paso, including Spanish
$2.5 million in Flint
$4.5 million in Fresno, including Spanish
$2.6 million in Greenville-New Bern
$10.3 million in Harlingen, including Spanish
$2.9 million in Harrisburg
$1.5 million in La Crosse
$5.3 million in Lansing
$2 million in Laredo, including Spanish
$5.3 million in Las Vegas 
$18.6 million in New York City
$2.5 million in Norfolk
$2.2 million in Omaha
$7.6 million in Philadelphia
$5.8 million in Phoenix
$3 million in Portland, ME
$4.3 million in Portland, OR
$217k in Presque Isle
$4.7 million in Raleigh
$4.7 million in Sacramento, including Spanish
$1.4 million in Seattle
$658k in Syracuse
$3.6 million in Toledo
$4.3 million in Tucson
$1.8 million in Wausau
$3 million in Wilkes-Barre

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