PAC
Poet PAC
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Other PAC · FEC committee C00450692
Poet PAC gave $301K directly to 49 federal candidates in 2026, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 39 of the 45 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$301K
49 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
39
4 more still being counted
Hit rate
87%
$214K on winners, $50K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Soto | Florida 9th District | $20K | … Counting |
| Lisa McClain | Michigan 9th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Kristen McDonald Rivet | Michigan 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Brad Finstad | Minnesota 1st District | $10K | … Counting |
| Michelle Fischbach | Minnesota 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Nikki Budzinski | Illinois 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Zach Nunn | Iowa 3rd District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| David Taylor | Ohio 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Marcy Kaptur | Ohio 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Poet PAC give to candidates in 2026?
- Poet PAC gave $301K directly to 49 federal candidates in 2026, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 39 of the 45 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Poet PAC give the most to in 2026?
- Darren Soto (Democrat, Florida 9th District, $20K), Lisa McClain (Republican, Michigan 9th District, $15K), Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat, Michigan 8th District, $10K), Brad Finstad (Republican, Minnesota 1st District, $10K), Michelle Fischbach (Republican, Minnesota 7th District, $10K).