PAC
Montana Red
Big Sky Opportunity PAC
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00542027
Montana Red gave $175K directly to 19 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Big Sky Opportunity PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 10 of the 17 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$175K
19 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
10
2 more still being counted
Hit rate
59%
$95K on winners, $65K on losers
Party split
100% / 0%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Cotton | Arkansas Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Troy Downing | Montana 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Jim Risch | Idaho Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Rounds | South Dakota Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Barry Moore | Alabama Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Montana Red give to candidates in 2026?
- Montana Red gave $175K directly to 19 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Big Sky Opportunity PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 10 of the 17 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Montana Red give the most to in 2026?
- Tom Cotton (Republican, Arkansas Senate, $10K), Pete Ricketts (Republican, Nebraska Senate, $10K), Ashley Moody (Republican, Florida Senate (special), $10K), Michael Whatley (Republican, North Carolina Senate, $10K), Troy Downing (Republican, Montana 2nd District, $10K).