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Balch and Bingham LLP Federal Political Committee gave $159K directly to 50 federal candidates in 2026, and 84% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 41 of the 45 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$159K
50 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
41
5 more still being counted
Hit rate
91%
$136K on winners, $11K on losers
Party split
84% / 16%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to Balch and Bingham LLP Federal Political Committee
57 named people gave $186K 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.
- Kenneth HairstonAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$13K19 gifts
- Stephen GidiereAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$7K19 gifts
- Chris YeildingAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$6K19 gifts
- Stan BlantonAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$6K19 gifts
- Chris StillAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$6K19 gifts
- Russ CampbellAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$6K19 gifts
- Joshua ArcherAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · GA$5K19 gifts
- Charles BurkhartAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$5K19 gifts
- Lucien Smith Jr.Attorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · MS$5K19 gifts
- Grady Moore IIIAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$5K19 gifts
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- Tim TracyAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$5K19 gifts
- Peter LejeuneAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$5K18 gifts
- Jeff StarlingAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$4K17 gifts
- Allen EstesAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$4K17 gifts
- Lyle David LarsonAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$4K17 gifts
- Ricky CoxAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · MS$4K17 gifts
- Alan LovettAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$3K17 gifts
- Lee JohnseyPartner · Balch & Bingham, LLP · AL$3K17 gifts
- Ben BrewtonAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · GA$3K17 gifts
- David BowsherAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$3K17 gifts
- Doug KauffmanAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$3K17 gifts
- Andy TunnellAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$3K17 gifts
- John PickeringAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$3K17 gifts
- Stephen BurnsAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$3K17 gifts
- Robin LaurieAttorney · Balch & Bingham LLP · AL$3K17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Kelly | Mississippi 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Chuck Fleischmann | Tennessee 3rd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Gary Palmer | Alabama 6th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Nathaniel Moran | Texas 1st District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Mississippi Senate | $8K | … Counting |
| Brett Guthrie | Kentucky 2nd District | $7K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Ezell | Mississippi 4th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| August Pfluger | Texas 11th District | $6K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Johnson | Louisiana 4th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
| Terri Sewell | Alabama 7th District | $5K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Balch and Bingham LLP Federal Political Committee give to candidates in 2026?
- Balch and Bingham LLP Federal Political Committee gave $159K directly to 50 federal candidates in 2026, and 84% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 41 of the 45 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Balch and Bingham LLP Federal Political Committee give the most to in 2026?
- Trent Kelly (Republican, Mississippi 1st District, $10K), Chuck Fleischmann (Republican, Tennessee 3rd District, $8K), Gary Palmer (Republican, Alabama 6th District, $8K), Nathaniel Moran (Republican, Texas 1st District, $8K), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican, Mississippi Senate, $8K).