PAC
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association PAC (Asha PAC)
MembershipLobbyist PAC
Membership / ideological group · FEC committee C00210666
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association PAC (Asha PAC) gave $254K directly to 85 federal candidates in 2026, and 62% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 71 of the 81 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$254K
85 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
71
4 more still being counted
Hit rate
88%
$215K on winners, $29K on losers
Party split
38% / 62%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association PAC (Asha PAC)
60 named people gave $43K 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.
- Nancy KuhlesSlp · NV$3K17 gifts
- Mary DooherSlp · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Distr · AK$3K5 gifts
- Vicki Deal-WilliamsChief Executive Officer · Asha · MD$2K3 gifts
- Bryan TierneySlp · Direct Therapy Services · NM$2K
- Jerry WhiteSenior Director, Federal & Political a · Asha · MD$2K2 gifts
- David AlexanderSales Representative · Widex · MD$2K2 gifts
- Sucheta KamathSlp · Cerebral Matters · GA$2K4 gifts
- Molly ThompsonSlp · Polar Speech · AK$2K18 gifts
- Louis MalerbaRetired · NY$2K9 gifts
- Debra BeckmanSlp · Beckman & Associates · FL$1K14 gifts
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- Shari RobertsonSlp · Dynamic Resources, LLC · PA$1K9 gifts
- Theresa RodgersSlp · Slp Consulting Services · LA$1K5 gifts
- Clare CamachoRetired · GU$1K3 gifts
- Tena McnamaraAudiologist · Midwest Children's Therapy · IL$1K3 gifts
- Donna SmileyChief Staff Officer for Audiology · Asha · MD$1K3 gifts
- Alex WaltonDirector of Political Affairs · American Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc · MD$1K2 gifts
- John WhickerAudiologist · Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic · UT$1K2 gifts
- Marian LowtherSlp · College Behavioral & Community · FL$1K2 gifts
- Liz Best-BradfordDirector of Political Affairs · Asha · MD$1K
- Carol FlemingSlp · Aegis Therapy · AR$82519 gifts
- Alison LemkeProfessor · The University of Iowa · IA$7502 gifts
- Barbara WeberSlp · PA$6115 gifts
- Nicole Madeline RaiaSenior Clinical Audiologist · University Hospital · NJ$550
- Thomas PartonNtt Instructor · Illinois State University · IL$5505 gifts
- Leann SchoutenSlp · Jump and Schout Therapy · CA$5362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem Jeffries | New York 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Gus Bilirakis | Florida 12th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Frank Pallone | New Jersey 6th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Pete Aguilar | California 33rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jennifer Jenkins | Florida 8th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Brett Guthrie | Kentucky 2nd District | $9K | ✓ Won |
| Kat Cammack | Florida 3rd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Debbie Dingell | Michigan 6th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Oregon 1st District | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Thompson | California 4th District | $6K | … Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did American Speech-Language-Hearing Association PAC (Asha PAC) give to candidates in 2026?
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association PAC (Asha PAC) gave $254K directly to 85 federal candidates in 2026, and 62% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 71 of the 81 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did American Speech-Language-Hearing Association PAC (Asha PAC) give the most to in 2026?
- Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat, New York 8th District, $10K), Gus Bilirakis (Republican, Florida 12th District, $10K), Frank Pallone (Democrat, New Jersey 6th District, $10K), Pete Aguilar (Democrat, California 33rd District, $10K), Jennifer Jenkins (Democrat, Florida 8th District, $10K).