PAC
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of Aaos
MembershipLobbyist PAC
Membership / ideological group · FEC committee C00343137
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons gave $530K directly to 136 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of Aaos, and 58% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 108 of the 124 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$530K
136 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
108
12 more still being counted
Hit rate
87%
$429K on winners, $60K on losers
Party split
58% / 42%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cowan | Georgia 11th District | $13K | ✓ Won |
| Brendan Boyle | Pennsylvania 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Darin LaHood | Illinois 16th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| John Joyce | Pennsylvania 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Rich McCormick | Georgia 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Iowa 1st District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Raul Ruiz | California 25th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Kim Schrier | Washington 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Stephanie Bice | Oklahoma 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons give to candidates in 2026?
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons gave $530K directly to 136 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of Aaos, and 58% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 108 of the 124 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons give the most to in 2026?
- John Cowan (Republican, Georgia 11th District, $13K), Brendan Boyle (Democrat, Pennsylvania 2nd District, $10K), Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri 8th District, $10K), Darin LaHood (Republican, Illinois 16th District, $10K), John Joyce (Republican, Pennsylvania 13th District, $10K).