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Poet PAC
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Other PAC · FEC committee C00450692
Poet PAC gave $285K directly to 51 federal candidates in 2026, and 54% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 41 of the 47 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$285K
51 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
41
4 more still being counted
Hit rate
87%
$212K on winners, $45K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lisa McClain | Michigan 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| David Taylor | Ohio 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Marcy Kaptur | Ohio 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Frank Pallone | New Jersey 6th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Shontel Brown | Ohio 11th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Poet PAC give to candidates in 2026?
- Poet PAC gave $285K directly to 51 federal candidates in 2026, and 54% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 41 of the 47 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Poet PAC give the most to in 2026?
- Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat, Michigan 8th District, $10K), Brad Finstad (Republican, Minnesota 1st District, $10K), Michelle Fischbach (Republican, Minnesota 7th District, $10K), Nikki Budzinski (Democrat, Illinois 13th District, $10K), Ashley Hinson (Republican, Iowa Senate, $10K).