Group linked to anti-abortion mega-donors pours money into Alabama supreme court race

Uihlein is a cardboard magnate whose Uline boxes are ubiquitous in commercial shipping. He is descended from the Schlitz beer fortune. The Uihleins are the second largest individual political donors in the country, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. In 2022, they donated more than $89m exclusively to Republicans. The Uihleins are known for anti-abortion activism and election denialism. They donated heavily to Trump in 2016 and 2022. In 2022, they donated to multiple Trump-aligned candidates. This fall, they backed the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, in the Republican presidential primary, before he dropped out of the race. Trump is almost certain to seek their support in the upcoming general election...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/29/anti-abortion-donors-alabama-supreme-court-race

Inside the Billionaire-Backed Dick Uihlein ‘Hub for Election Denial’ Restoration Action

Another recipient, the Liberty Initiative Fund, donated $675,000 to a group fighting for more restrictive voter ID requirements in Michigan. That Michigan group raised $2.2 million total, with $1.5 million coming from Uihlein himself.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-the-billionaire-backed-dick-uihlein-hub-for-election-denial-restoration-action

New Filings Reveal Another Billionaire Dick Uihlein Behind the Big Lie

…"In 2020, as workers and families struggled to get by, Dick and Liz Uihlein's company cashed in on pandemic aid—then turned around and funded hate groups pushing COVID conspiracy theories, bigotry, and efforts to undermine democracy," Herrig said. "By signing away more than $1 million to groups that have promoted hate and sedition, Dick and Liz Uihlein have made it clear where their company's values truly lie."…

https://www.thedailybeast.com/new-filings-reveal-another-billionaire-dick-uihlein-behind-the-big-lie

GOP megadonor pours $1M into primary against Arkansas Senator Boozman - POLITICO

Richard Uihlein, a major giver to anti-establishment Republican causes, is funding a super PAC in Arkansas...

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/14/arkansas-senator-boozman-gop-megadonor-516043

Meet the little-known ‘big fish’ megadonor setting the tone for GOP primary races - The Washington Post

Richard Uihlein shuns the spotlight, but the shipping-supplies magnate has become one of the most influential Republican patrons in the country.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/meet-the-little-known-big-fish-megadonor-setting-the-tone-for-gop-primary-races/2018/04/29/2e784d76-3215-11e8-94fa-32d48460b955_story.html

The biggest Republican megadonor you’ve never heard of - POLITICO

Richard Uihlein is spending tens of millions to reshape the GOP, including almost single-handedly funding Bruce Rauner's primary challenger in Illinois. ....
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/19/republican-megadonor-uihlein-470268