PAC
Communications Workers of America
Communications Workers of America - Cope Political Contributions Committee
UnionLobbyist PAC
Labor union · FEC committee C00002089
Communications Workers of America gave $537K directly to 123 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Communications Workers of America - Cope Political Contributions Committee, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 102 of the 114 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$537K
123 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
102
9 more still being counted
Hit rate
89%
$475K on winners, $24K on losers
Party split
0% / 100%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the Communications Workers of America PAC
4,838 named people gave $1.1M 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.
- Heather AtkinsonProgram Director · Cwa Staff Deductions · DC$5K22 gifts
- Paul OwensProduction · Accu Blades · VA$4K20 gifts
- Frank MathewsCwa Administrative Director · Cwa Staff Deductions · OH$4K20 gifts
- Robert PintoDriver B · Verizon Telesector Res Grp Inc · NY$3K82 gifts
- Kendall BellIue-Cwa Staff Representative · Rmc Placeholder Pu · NY$3K20 gifts
- Curt HessD-4 Assistant to Vice President · Cwa Staff Deductions · OH$3K20 gifts
- Mauro CamporealeDsp · Cwa Payers No Cntrct · NJ$2K41 gifts
- Michael SchulteD-4 Cwa Staff Representative · Cwa Staff Deductions · MI$2K19 gifts
- Michael HandleyAdministrative Director · Cwa Staff Deductions · MI$2K19 gifts
- Elaine HarrisD-2/13 Cwa Staff Representative · Cwa Staff Deductions · WV$2K19 gifts
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- Erin HoriganGuardianship Services Specialist 2 · Nj State Employees Admn Clerical · NJ$2K19 gifts
- Chad MerrickCustomer Services Spec (Con) [Cwa04] · Att / Ameritech Combined Units · OH$2K16 gifts
- Christopher BoldDesk Tech · Frontier - Citizens Rochester Ny · NY$2K80 gifts
- Phillip HallamCustomer Services Spec (I/M) [Cwa04] · Att / Ameritech Combined Units · MI$2K18 gifts
- Mary NowocienLicensed Practical Nurse · Kaleida Health · NY$2K73 gifts
- Victor FuentesTelecommunications Tech a · Verizon Ny · NY$2K82 gifts
- William VongsykeoDesk Tech · Frontier - Citizens Rochester Ny · NY$2K77 gifts
- Andrew KozickiCustomer Services Spec (I/M) [Cwa04] · Att / Ameritech Combined Units · MI$2K18 gifts
- Kashawana IvyManufacturing Operator · D Max · OH$2K21 gifts
- Yolanda MasonFacilities Specialist [Cwa04] · Att / Ameritech Combined Units · IN$2K18 gifts
- Keith PurceTelecommunications Tech a · Verizon Ny · NY$2K72 gifts
- Ameenah SalaamSecretary-Treasurer · Cwa Staff Deductions · CA$2K18 gifts
- Ronald SwaggertyCable Splicing Technician [C-Cwa06] · Att / South Western Bell · TX$2K17 gifts
- Jeffrey LutzPremises Technician [Cwa06] · Att / South Western Bell · TX$2K17 gifts
- Lance BergmannIue-Cwa Staff Representative · Iue-Cwa Staff Deductions · FL$2K19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analilia Mejia | New Jersey 11th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Josh Riley | New York 19th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ed Markey | Massachusetts Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Val Hoyle | Oregon 4th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Emilia Sykes | Ohio 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Suozzi | New York 3rd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Kristen McDonald Rivet | Michigan 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Sanford Bishop | Georgia 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bob Brooks | Pennsylvania 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Brian Poindexter | Ohio 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Communications Workers of America give to candidates in 2026?
- Communications Workers of America gave $537K directly to 123 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Communications Workers of America - Cope Political Contributions Committee, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 102 of the 114 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Communications Workers of America give the most to in 2026?
- Analilia Mejia (Democrat, New Jersey 11th District, $15K), Josh Riley (Democrat, New York 19th District, $10K), Ed Markey (Democrat, Massachusetts Senate, $10K), Val Hoyle (Democrat, Oregon 4th District, $10K), Emilia Sykes (Democrat, Ohio 13th District, $10K).