PAC
Kennedy
Common Sense for America PAC
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00634774
Kennedy gave $180K directly to 21 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Common Sense for America PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 11 of the 19 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$180K
21 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
11
2 more still being counted
Hit rate
58%
$90K on winners, $70K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $10K | … Counting |
| Tom Cotton | Arkansas Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bill Hagerty | Tennessee Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Rounds | South Dakota Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Darline Graham | South Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Michael Whatley | North Carolina Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Shelley Moore Capito | West Virginia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Mississippi Senate | $10K | … Counting |
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Kennedy give to candidates in 2026?
- Kennedy gave $180K directly to 21 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Common Sense for America PAC, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 11 of the 19 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Kennedy give the most to in 2026?
- Dan J. Sullivan (Republican, Alaska Senate, $10K), Tom Cotton (Republican, Arkansas Senate, $10K), Bill Hagerty (Republican, Tennessee Senate, $10K), Ashley Moody (Republican, Florida Senate (special), $10K), Mike Rounds (Republican, South Dakota Senate, $10K).