Clean Energy PAC Spent $1.1 Million in One Primary, Shifts Focus to Iowa Race
A political action committee tied to wind and solar interests spent $1.1 million supporting a Republican primary challenger. The group is now directing resources toward another Republican contest in Iowa.
espn.comA political action committee representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to support the Republican primary opponent of a House member who has opposed renewable energy policies. The same committee has now turned its attention to a Republican primary contest in Iowa, where it is working to support an ally.
Background on the Spending The $1.1 million expenditure occurred during a Republican primary election. The committee directed the funds to aid the challenger of the incumbent who had opposed renewable energy measures.
The committee is now allocating resources in Iowa to back a Republican candidate viewed as supportive of its interests. Details on the exact amount or specific tactics in Iowa were not disclosed in the reporting.
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