PAC
American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education
Union
Labor union · FEC committee C00028860
American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education gave $1.4M directly to 215 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 201 of the 204 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$1.4M
215 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
201
11 more still being counted
Hit rate
99%
$1.3M on winners, $20K on losers
Party split
0% / 100%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia Sykes | Ohio 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Don Beyer | Virginia 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jahana Hayes | Connecticut 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jim Clyburn | South Carolina 6th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Rosa DeLauro | Connecticut 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Gabe Vasquez | New Mexico 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Marcy Kaptur | Ohio 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Katherine Clark | Massachusetts 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Kristen McDonald Rivet | Michigan 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Lauren Underwood | Illinois 14th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education give to candidates in 2026?
- American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education gave $1.4M directly to 215 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 201 of the 204 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education give the most to in 2026?
- Emilia Sykes (Democrat, Ohio 13th District, $10K), Don Beyer (Democrat, Virginia 8th District, $10K), Jahana Hayes (Democrat, Connecticut 5th District, $10K), Jim Clyburn (Democrat, South Carolina 6th District, $10K), Rosa DeLauro (Democrat, Connecticut 3rd District, $10K).