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Gridiron-PAC gave $358K directly to 96 federal candidates in 2026, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 80 of the 90 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$358K
96 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
80
6 more still being counted
Hit rate
89%
$295K on winners, $43K on losers
Party split
55% / 45%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to Gridiron-PAC
81 named people gave $388K 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.
- Carrie PennerEducation · AR$10K2 gifts
- Barclay AdamsMinority Owner · Tennessee Titans · TN$10K2 gifts
- Greg PennerInvestments · Madrone Capital Partners · AR$10K2 gifts
- Susan LewisMinority Owner · Tennessee Titans · TN$10K2 gifts
- Kenneth AdamsMinority Owner · Tennessee Titans · TN$10K2 gifts
- Kenneth OaksCEO · Tql · OH$5K
- Barry RuhlPhilanthropist · CA$5K
- Dean SpanosChairman · Los Angeles Chargers · CA$5K
- Daniel KraftPresident · International Forest Products · MA$5K
- Juan RodriguezSvp, Operations and Event Managment · Houston Texans · TX$5K
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- Michael SpanosExecutive Vice President · Los Angeles Chargers · CA$5K
- Ed GlazerCo-Chairman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · CA$5K
- George MccaskeyChairman of the Board · Chicago Bears · IL$5K
- Stephen RossReal Estate Developer · The Related Companies · NY$5K
- Marilan LoganCFO · Houston Texans · TX$5K
- Cynthia ArnholtMin. Owner · Cleveland Browns · OH$5K
- Joel GlazerCo-Chairman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · FL$5K
- Cal McnairChairman & CEO · Houston Texans · TX$5K
- Mellody HobsonChairwoman · Starbucks Corporation · IL$5K
- Amy Adams StrunkControlling Owner · Tennessee Titans · TN$5K
- Jennifer UllyotNY$5K
- Michael BidwillPresident · Arizona Cardinals · AZ$5K
- Jennifer RossCo-Founder · Swoon · NY$5K
- Thomas Thompson IVStudent · TN$5K
- Zygi WilfOwner · Minnesota Vikings · MN$5K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Feely | Arizona 1st District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Jon Husted | Ohio Senate (special) | $8K | ✗ Lost |
| Bennie Thompson | Mississippi 2nd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Cotton | Arkansas Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Aaron Bean | Florida 4th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Suzan DelBene | Washington 1st District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Lloyd Smucker | Pennsylvania 11th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Lance Gooden | Texas 5th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Derek Schmidt | Kansas 2nd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $7K | … Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did Gridiron-PAC give to candidates in 2026?
- Gridiron-PAC gave $358K directly to 96 federal candidates in 2026, and 55% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 80 of the 90 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Gridiron-PAC give the most to in 2026?
- Jay Feely (Republican, Arizona 1st District, $10K), Jon Husted (Republican, Ohio Senate (special), $8K), Bennie Thompson (Democrat, Mississippi 2nd District, $8K), Tom Cotton (Republican, Arkansas Senate, $8K), Aaron Bean (Republican, Florida 4th District, $8K).