PAC
Aar Corp.
Aar Corp. PAC
CorporateLobbyist PAC
Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00625921
Aar Corp. gave $128K directly to 29 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Aar Corp. PAC, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 25 of the 26 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$128K
29 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
25
3 more still being counted
Hit rate
96%
$112K on winners, $1K on losers
Party split
55% / 45%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Aar Corp. PAC
37 named people gave $152K in itemized gifts this cycle. These are the biggest 25. Committees must name anyone who gives more than $200 in a year; smaller gifts are reported only as a lump sum, and money from companies, unions and other groups is not in this list.
- Thomas HofererVp of Repair and Engineering Services · Aar Corp. · IL$8K30 gifts
- Jessica GarasciaGeneral Counsel · Aar Corp. · IL$8K30 gifts
- John HolmesPresident & CEO - Aar Corp. · Aar Corp. · IL$8K30 gifts
- Walter WhiteVice President Government Relations · Aar Corp · IL$8K30 gifts
- Frank LandrioSr Vp · Aar Corp. · IL$8K30 gifts
- Salvatore MarinoVp, Aircraft & Engine Sales, Leasing · Aar Corp. · IL$8K30 gifts
- Christopher JessupSr Vp · Aar Corp. · IL$8K30 gifts
- Brian LoomerRegional Vp and General Manager · Aar Aircraft Services · FL$8K29 gifts
- Nicholas GrossVice President, Integrated Solutions · Aar Corp. · IL$8K29 gifts
- Lori KnudsonVp · Aar Corp. · IL$6K30 gifts
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- Sean GillenVice President and CFO · Aar Corp. · IL$5K12 gifts
- Andrew SchmidtSvp, Aar Digital and & Trax · Aar Corp · IL$4K21 gifts
- Arlin SmithVp & Chief Quality Officer · Aar Corp. · FL$4K29 gifts
- Eric PachapaVice President, Controller & Cao · Aar Corp. · IL$4K29 gifts
- David Tatum Jr.General Manager - Ge Group · Aar Corp. · IL$4K29 gifts
- John CooperSvp, Global Government & Defense · Aar Corp. · IL$4K29 gifts
- Scott HoldmanVp · Aar Corp. · IL$4K29 gifts
- Jay PereiraVice President, General Manager, Govt. · Aar Corp. · IL$4K27 gifts
- James BerberetSvp - Component Services · Aar Corp. · IL$4K12 gifts
- Ryan GoertzenVp · Aar Corp. · IL$3K26 gifts
- Rahul GhaiChief Digital Officer · Aar Corp. · IL$3K17 gifts
- Matthew FreemenSr. Corp Counsel, Integrated Solutions · Aar Corp. · IL$3K23 gifts
- Chris FiddesVp - Business Development · Aar Corp. · IL$3K
- William ElyeaVice President, Contracts · Aar Corp. · IL$2K27 gifts
- Dylan WolinVp - Strategies & Acquisitions · Aar Corp. · IL$2K11 gifts
Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Cole | Oklahoma 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mario Díaz-Balart | Florida 26th District | $10K | … Counting |
| Melissa Bean | Illinois 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Betty McCollum | Minnesota 4th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Jack Bergman | Michigan 1st District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Jake Ellzey | Texas 6th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Haridopolos | Florida 8th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Grace Meng | New York 6th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Eric Sorensen | Illinois 17th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Aar Corp. give to candidates in 2026?
- Aar Corp. gave $128K directly to 29 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Aar Corp. PAC, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 25 of the 26 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Aar Corp. give the most to in 2026?
- Tom Cole (Republican, Oklahoma 4th District, $10K), Mario Díaz-Balart (Republican, Florida 26th District, $10K), Melissa Bean (Democrat, Illinois 8th District, $10K), Betty McCollum (Democrat, Minnesota 4th District, $8K), Jack Bergman (Republican, Michigan 1st District, $6K).