Full Breakdown
Conservative Super PAC Targets Pro-Reform Republicans Ahead of 2026 Midterms
4/25/2026, 12:28:01 AM
Core Event: Homeland PAC’s Primary Campaign Against DIGNIDAD Act Supporters
The Homeland Political Action Committee (Homeland PAC) announced a primary strategy aimed at Republicans who co-sponsored the bipartisan DIGNIDAD Act. Founder Ryan Girdusky said the PAC will “defend borders” by challenging incumbents in safe Republican seats, naming Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA), Rep. Marlin Stutzman (IN) and Rep. Jim Baird (IN) among those facing primary opponents.
Background & Context
The DIGNIDAD Act, authored by Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), would let undocumented immigrants without criminal records remain, work and live in the United States, impose an annual fine on illegal presence, and allocate billions to the Department of Homeland Security for border technology. The bill does not create a pathway to citizenship and has attracted bipartisan support, with 19 (Reuters) or 20 (Politico) Republican co-sponsors.
Key Figures & Groups
Ryan Girdusky, former 1776 Project PAC director, leads Homeland PAC, which has raised over $5 million from small donors. ABIC Action’s Building America’s Economy PAC, headed by CEO Rebbeca Shi, has secured $1.2 million and seeks $5 million to defend DIGNIDAD co-sponsors. Critics include Steve Bannon, Megyn Kelly, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX).
Data & Statistics
- Republican co-sponsors: 19 (Reuters) or 20 (Politico).
- Homeland PAC’s founder previously raised >$5 million for conservative school-board races.
- ABIC Action’s PAC secured $1.2 million and aims for $5 million to protect co-sponsors.
- 2024 Latino vote: Donald Trump received 48 % (up 12 pts from 2020); a poll found 52 % of Americans less likely to support a candidate who backs Trump’s deportation approach.
Why It Matters
The primary fights could determine whether the GOP retains its razor-thin House majority, while the bill’s immigration stance may sway Latino voters—who swung heavily for Trump in 2024 on economic issues—affecting key swing districts.
Official Statements & Responses
Homeland PAC says campaign defends borders and warns DIGNIDAD Act threatens “the American people on immigration.” ABIC Action says PAC protects “leadership on immigration reform.” Mike Johnson has not commented; White House says it has moved from “mass deportations” to targeting “the worst of the worst.”
Criticism & Opposition
Trump-aligned critics label the DIGNIDAD Act “amnesty.” Megyn Kelly warned it “is not going to go over well with the GOP base,” and Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Brandon Gill said it betrays Trump’s base.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We're not here to burn the party down,” — Ryan Girdusky, Homeland PAC founder
- “Donald Trump is not going to be around forever,” — Ryan Girdusky, GOP strategist
- “Extreme-right internet influencers have escalated their attacks, and we want to ensure the leadership on commonsense immigration reform are protected,” — Rebbeca Shi, CEO, ABIC Action
- “screw American workers” bill. — Steve Bannon, former Trump adviser
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list either 19 Republican co-sponsors (Reuters) or 20 (Politico), and refer to the legislation as the DIGNIDAD Act or the Dignity Act. Homeland PAC has not disclosed the total amount it will spend or which incumbents it will target.
What’s Next
Primary challenges in safe-red districts are expected to intensify before the 2026 midterms. Both super PACs plan additional fundraising, and GOP leadership will monitor the impact on House control and Latino voter turnout.
