PAC
International Paper
International Paper Political Action Committee (Ip-PAC)
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Corporate PAC · FEC committee C00034405
International Paper gave $235K directly to 60 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, International Paper Political Action Committee (Ip-PAC), and 73% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 49 of the 55 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$235K
60 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
49
5 more still being counted
Hit rate
89%
$181K on winners, $34K on losers
Party split
73% / 27%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the International Paper PAC
557 named people gave $487K 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.
- Kathy SullivanBoard Member · International Paper · TN$10K2 gifts
- Jamie BeggsBoard of Directors · International Paper · TN$10K2 gifts
- Anders GustafssonBoard Member · International Paper · TN$10K2 gifts
- Andrew SilvernailChief Executive Officer-Organization · International Paper · TN$10K4 gifts
- Clint LewisBoard Member · International Paper · TN$10K2 gifts
- Scott TozierBoard of Directors · International Paper · TN$10K2 gifts
- Christopher ConnorBoard Member · International Paper · TN$10K2 gifts
- Jacqueline HinmanBoard Member · International Paper · TN$10K2 gifts
- Joseph SaabGeneral Counsel · International Paper · TN$10K19 gifts
- James Royalty Jr.Executive Containerboard & Recycling · International Paper · TN$9K20 gifts
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- Allison MagnessExecutive Manufacturing & Ehs · International Paper · TN$9K21 gifts
- Timothy NichollsExecutive Ds Smith Emea · International Paper · TN$9K21 gifts
- William HamicExecutive North Amer Packaging Solutio · International Paper · TN$9K21 gifts
- Keith TownsendExecutive Packaging Group East · International Paper · TN$8K21 gifts
- Brian McdonaldExecutive Strategic Planning · International Paper · TN$8K21 gifts
- Paul BlanchardManager Division General V · International Paper · TN$8K21 gifts
- Russell HarrisManager Division General V · International Paper · TN$8K21 gifts
- Holly GoughnourExecutive Finance · International Paper · TN$8K21 gifts
- Jason HandelExecutive Containerboard · International Paper · TN$8K21 gifts
- Hunter WhiteleyManager Division General III · International Paper · TN$7K21 gifts
- Michael AndersonChief Information Officer · International Paper · TN$7K21 gifts
- Marcez MitchellDirector Sourcing V · International Paper · TN$6K21 gifts
- Neil NaraineDirector Government Relations Federal · International Paper · TN$6K21 gifts
- Charles HairstonGeneral Manager Segment IV · International Paper · TN$6K21 gifts
- Ronald WiseExecutive Business Sales II · International Paper · TN$5K13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| David Rouzer | North Carolina 7th District | $10K | … Counting |
| Jason Smith | Missouri 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Lou Correa | California 46th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| David Kustoff | Tennessee 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Brett Guthrie | Kentucky 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | $9K | ✗ Lost |
| Bruce Westerman | Arkansas 4th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Rick Larsen | Washington 2nd District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Julia Letlow | Louisiana Senate | $8K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did International Paper give to candidates in 2026?
- International Paper gave $235K directly to 60 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, International Paper Political Action Committee (Ip-PAC), and 73% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 49 of the 55 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did International Paper give the most to in 2026?
- Susan Collins (Republican, Maine Senate, $10K), David Rouzer (Republican, North Carolina 7th District, $10K), Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri 8th District, $10K), Lou Correa (Democrat, California 46th District, $10K), David Kustoff (Republican, Tennessee 8th District, $10K).