PAC
Capito
Wild and Wonderful PAC
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00489336
Capito gave $175K directly to 21 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Wild and Wonderful PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 10 of the 20 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$175K
21 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
10
1 more still being counted
Hit rate
50%
$85K on winners, $80K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Risch | Idaho Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Mississippi Senate | $10K | … Counting |
| Mike Rogers | Michigan Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Carol Miller | West Virginia 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Riley Moore | West Virginia 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Cotton | Arkansas Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Capito give to candidates in 2026?
- Capito gave $175K directly to 21 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Wild and Wonderful PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 10 of the 20 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Capito give the most to in 2026?
- Jim Risch (Republican, Idaho Senate, $10K), Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $10K), Susan Collins (Republican, Maine Senate, $10K), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican, Mississippi Senate, $10K), Mike Rogers (Republican, Michigan Senate, $10K).