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Ernst

Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC

Leadership PAC

Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00566851

Ernst gave $225K directly to 25 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2024). 18 of the 25 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$225K

25 candidates on the 2024 ballot

Winners bought

18

7 losers

Hit rate

72%

$160K on winners, $65K on losers

Party split

100% / 0%

Republicans / Democrats

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
Jim JusticeWest Virginia Senate$10K✓ Won
Jim BanksIndiana Senate$10K✓ Won
Randy FeenstraIowa 4th District$10K✓ Won
John BarrassoWyoming Senate$10K✓ Won
Marsha BlackburnTennessee Senate$10K✓ Won
Rick ScottFlorida Senate$10K✓ Won
Ted CruzTexas Senate$10K✓ Won
Roger F. WickerMississippi Senate$10K✓ Won
Kevin CramerNorth Dakota Senate$10K✓ Won
Deb FischerNebraska Senate$10K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did Ernst give to candidates in 2024?
Ernst gave $225K directly to 25 federal candidates in 2024 through its PAC, Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2024). 18 of the 25 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did Ernst give the most to in 2024?
Jim Justice (Republican, West Virginia Senate, $10K), Jim Banks (Republican, Indiana Senate, $10K), Randy Feenstra (Republican, Iowa 4th District, $10K), John Barrasso (Republican, Wyoming Senate, $10K), Marsha Blackburn (Republican, Tennessee Senate, $10K).