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Growth Energy PAC
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Trade association · FEC committee C00475665
Growth Energy PAC gave $316K directly to 66 federal candidates in 2026, and 60% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 57 of the 65 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$316K
66 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
57
1 more still being counted
Hit rate
88%
$254K on winners, $52K on losers
Party split
60% / 40%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to Growth Energy PAC
142 named people gave $546K 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.
- Robert BakerPresident · Clark Investment Group · KS$10K2 gifts
- Tim BurrackFarmer · IA$10K2 gifts
- Luke ParkhurstSenior Vice President · Murex, LLC · TX$10K2 gifts
- Adam HillFarmer · IA$10K2 gifts
- Dustin MarquisDirector of Government Affairs · Marquis Energy, LLC · IL$10K2 gifts
- Robert CasperRenewable Fuels · Poet, LLC · KS$10K2 gifts
- Ryan CollinsFarmer · IA$10K2 gifts
- Craig WillisCEO · Eco-Energy · FL$10K2 gifts
- Randy BlakeFarmer · IA$10K2 gifts
- Andrew William WilsonSenior Vice President · Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC · KS$10K2 gifts
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- Jill MitchellDirector of Human Resources · Yingling Aviation · KS$10K2 gifts
- Emily SkorCEO · Growth Energy · DC$10K2 gifts
- Jana SandersHomemaker · CO$10K2 gifts
- Alex ShifmanPresident & CEO · Cte Global · IL$10K2 gifts
- Chris MitchellPresident · Icm, Inc. · KS$10K2 gifts
- Jeremy MallVp Business Development · Murex, LLC · TX$10K3 gifts
- Paul CookFarmer · Pine Lake Corn Processors · IA$10K2 gifts
- Steven PerryFarmer · Pine Lake Corn Processors · IA$10K2 gifts
- Stan NormanFarmer · Pine Lake Corn Processors · IA$10K2 gifts
- Daniel SandersCEO · Front Range Energy · CO$10K2 gifts
- Loren ManternachFarmer · Manternach 4l Farms · IA$10K2 gifts
- Nicholas BowdishPresident & CEO · N Bowdish Company · IA$10K2 gifts
- John FuherVice President of Government Affairs · Growth Energy · DC$10K14 gifts
- Steve SukupCFO · Sukup Mfg Co · IA$10K3 gifts
- Joe KakeshGeneral Counsel · Growth Energy · DC$8K19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Marshall | Kansas Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Marcy Kaptur | Ohio 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Kristen McDonald Rivet | Michigan 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tracey Mann | Kansas 1st District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Zach Nunn | Iowa 3rd District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Shontel Brown | Ohio 11th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Brad Finstad | Minnesota 1st District | $10K | … Counting |
| Michelle Fischbach | Minnesota 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mike Carey | Ohio 15th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Darin LaHood | Illinois 16th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Growth Energy PAC give to candidates in 2026?
- Growth Energy PAC gave $316K directly to 66 federal candidates in 2026, and 60% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 57 of the 65 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Growth Energy PAC give the most to in 2026?
- Roger Marshall (Republican, Kansas Senate, $10K), Marcy Kaptur (Democrat, Ohio 9th District, $10K), Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democrat, Michigan 8th District, $10K), Tracey Mann (Republican, Kansas 1st District, $10K), Zach Nunn (Republican, Iowa 3rd District, $10K).