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Bechtel

Bechtel Group, Inc. Political Action Committee (Bechtel Political Action Committee)

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Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00103697

Bechtel gave $205K directly to 24 federal candidates in 2022 through its PAC, Bechtel Group, Inc. Political Action Committee (Bechtel Political Action Committee), and 73% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2022). 23 of the 24 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$205K

24 candidates on the 2022 ballot

Winners bought

23

1 losers

Hit rate

96%

$195K on winners, $10K on losers

Party split

27% / 73%

Republicans / Democrats

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
Ron WydenOregon Senate$15K✓ Won
Gerald E. ConnollyVirginia 11th District$10K✓ Won
Derek KilmerWashington 6th District$10K✓ Won
James E. ClyburnSouth Carolina 6th District$10K✓ Won
Debbie DingellMichigan 6th District$10K✓ Won
Elaine G. LuriaVirginia 2nd District$10K✗ Lost
Marcy KapturOhio 9th District$10K✓ Won
Mike SimpsonIdaho 2nd District$10K✓ Won
Dan NewhouseWashington 4th District$10K✓ Won
Joe CourtneyConnecticut 2nd District$10K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did Bechtel give to candidates in 2022?
Bechtel gave $205K directly to 24 federal candidates in 2022 through its PAC, Bechtel Group, Inc. Political Action Committee (Bechtel Political Action Committee), and 73% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2022). 23 of the 24 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did Bechtel give the most to in 2022?
Ron Wyden (Democrat, Oregon Senate, $15K), Gerald E. Connolly (Democrat, Virginia 11th District, $10K), Derek Kilmer (Democrat, Washington 6th District, $10K), James E. Clyburn (Democrat, South Carolina 6th District, $10K), Debbie Dingell (Democrat, Michigan 6th District, $10K).