Report: Broncos owners spend big on Republicans

By the numbers: Walton gave $8.96 million, mostly to Republican causes, while Penner contributed $349,000, also largely to the GOP, Front Office Sports reports.

• Penner, Walton's son-in-law, is the Broncos' CEO and controlling owner, overseeing day-to-day operations.

Zoom in: Walton's gave $7 million to Americans for Prosperity, whose affiliated Colorado committee spent about $350,000 fighting Amendment 87, per Newsline.

• The conservative group is also spending millions this election cycle to help elect Republican senators.
• Most of Penner's contribution went to the Great Opportunity PAC, aligned with U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and formed in 2024 to draw Black and Hispanic voters in battleground states.

Between the lines: The Walton family has a history of spending millions on philanthropy, business interests and political causes across the ideological spectrum.

• The Broncos didn't immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

Zoom out: NFL owners spent some $18 million this election cycle, mostly backing Republicans, Front Office Sports reports.