PAC
American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee
Trade group
Trade association · FEC committee C00197715
American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee gave $173K directly to 22 federal candidates in 2026, and 54% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 16 of the 19 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$173K
22 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
16
3 more still being counted
Hit rate
84%
$128K on winners, $23K on losers
Party split
54% / 46%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Vasquez | New Mexico 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Andy Harris | Maryland 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Adam Gray | California 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| David Valadao | California 22nd District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Vince Fong | California 20th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jimmy Panetta | California 19th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Costa | California 21st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Sanford Bishop | Georgia 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Juan Ciscomani | Arizona 6th District | $10K | … Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee give to candidates in 2026?
- American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee gave $173K directly to 22 federal candidates in 2026, and 54% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 16 of the 19 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee give the most to in 2026?
- Gabe Vasquez (Democrat, New Mexico 2nd District, $10K), Andy Harris (Republican, Maryland 1st District, $10K), Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri 8th District, $10K), Adam Gray (Democrat, California 13th District, $10K), David Valadao (Republican, California 22nd District, $10K).