PAC
Hoeven
Dakota PAC
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00493072
Hoeven gave $185K directly to 20 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Dakota PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 9 of the 18 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$185K
20 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
9
2 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 | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Cotton | Arkansas Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $10K | … Counting |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Shelley Moore Capito | West Virginia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Mississippi Senate | $10K | … Counting |
| Mike Rounds | South Dakota Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Darline Graham | South Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Pete Ricketts | Nebraska Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Hoeven give to candidates in 2026?
- Hoeven gave $185K directly to 20 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Dakota PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). 9 of the 18 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Hoeven give the most to in 2026?
- Jim Risch (Republican, Idaho Senate, $15K), Tom Cotton (Republican, Arkansas Senate, $10K), Dan J. Sullivan (Republican, Alaska Senate, $10K), Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $10K), Michael Whatley (Republican, North Carolina Senate, $10K).