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American Optometric Association
American Optometric Association Political Action Committee
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Membership / ideological group · FEC committee C00024968
American Optometric Association gave $1.3M directly to 248 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, American Optometric Association Political Action Committee, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 26 of the 35 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$1.3M
248 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
26
213 more still being counted
Hit rate
74%
$129K on winners, $51K on losers
Party split
55% / 45%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Flood | Nebraska 1st District | $15K | … Counting |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $13K | … Counting |
| Derek Tran | California 45th District | $12K | … Counting |
| Dina Titus | Nevada 1st District | $12K | … Counting |
| Kevin Mullin | California 15th District | $12K | … Counting |
| Russ Fulcher | Idaho 1st District | $11K | … Counting |
| Diana Harshbarger | Tennessee 1st District | $11K | … Counting |
| Janelle Bynum | Oregon 5th District | $10K | … Counting |
| Jahana Hayes | Connecticut 5th District | $10K | … Counting |
| Frank Mrvan | Indiana 1st District | $10K | … Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Optometric Association give to candidates in 2026?
- American Optometric Association gave $1.3M directly to 248 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, American Optometric Association Political Action Committee, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 26 of the 35 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did American Optometric Association give the most to in 2026?
- Mike Flood (Republican, Nebraska 1st District, $15K), Dan J. Sullivan (Republican, Alaska Senate, $13K), Derek Tran (Democrat, California 45th District, $12K), Dina Titus (Democrat, Nevada 1st District, $12K), Kevin Mullin (Democrat, California 15th District, $12K).