Which politicians did Husted give the most to in 2026?

Susan Collins (Republican, Maine Senate, $10K), Mike Rogers (Republican, Michigan Senate, $10K), Pete Ricketts (Republican, Nebraska Senate, $10K), Tom Cotton (Republican, Arkansas Senate, $10K), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican, Mississippi Senate, $10K).

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Husted

Jobs Opportunity Now Political Action Committee

Leadership PAC

Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00896688

Husted gave $255K directly to 31 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Jobs Opportunity Now Political Action Committee, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 17 of the 29 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$255K

31 candidates on the 2026 ballot

Winners bought

2 more still being counted

Hit rate

59%

$135K on winners, $100K on losers

Party split

100% / 0%

Republicans / Democrats

Who funds it

The people giving to the Husted PAC

31 named people gave $74K 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.

Christine SchwarzmanRetired · NY$10K2 gifts
Stephen SchwarzmanChairman, CEO · Blackstone · NY$10K2 gifts
Daniel SetzmanFinance · Jane Street · NY$10K2 gifts
Robert GranieriBroker · Jane Street Capital · NY$5K
Hendrik MeijerExecutive Chairman · Meijer, Inc. · MI$5K
Laura ArnoldCo-Founder · Arnold Ventures · TX$5K
Jeffrey DresslerInvesting · Softbank Group International · DC$4K
Paul EdattelConsultant · Todd Strategy Group · VA$4K
Brad CardLobbyist · Chartwell Strategy Group · FL$4K
Stacy McbrideLobbyist · Hb Strategies · VA$2K

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Kristina DunklinConsultant · Forbes Tate Partners · DC$2K
Suzan CengizTreasurer · Lmi Consulting PAC · VA$2K
Tyler TracyAi Safety Researcher · Redwood Research · CA$2K
John MartinPartner · Capitol Counsel · VA$1K2 gifts
Natalie Farr HarrisonConsultant · Avoq · VA$1K2 gifts
Steve PerlesAttorney · The Perles Law Firm, Pc · FL$1K2 gifts
Chayim PiekarskiPrincipal · C&a Market Inc. · NY$1K
Robert BradnerAttorney · Holland Knight · VA$516
Jeff SublerAdministration · Wayne Healthcare · OH$500
Brent MerchantGovernment Relations · Merchant Mcintyre Associates · VA$500
Jonathan KnutzCEO · Legacy Medical · TX$500
Mary Beth Savary TaylorHealth Care Consultant · The Nickles Group · VA$500
Matthew PearcePartner · Cannon Pearce · DC$500
Barrett ThornhillConsultant · Ftp · VA$500
Erik JohnsonExecutive · Eddystone Marine and Rail Terminal Com · PA$500

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
Mike Rogers	Michigan Senate	$10K	✗ Lost
Pete Ricketts	Nebraska Senate	$10K	✓ Won
Tom Cotton	Arkansas Senate	$10K	✓ Won
Cindy Hyde-Smith	Mississippi Senate	$10K	… Counting
Ashley Moody	Florida Senate (special)	$10K	✓ Won
Mike Rounds	South Dakota Senate	$10K	✓ Won
Bryan Steil	Wisconsin 1st District	$10K	✗ Lost
John E. Sununu	New Hampshire Senate	$10K	✗ Lost
Michael Whatley	North Carolina Senate	$10K	✗ Lost

Questions people ask

How much did Husted give to candidates in 2026?: Husted gave $255K directly to 31 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, Jobs Opportunity Now Political Action Committee, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 17 of the 29 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did Husted give the most to in 2026?: Susan Collins (Republican, Maine Senate, $10K), Mike Rogers (Republican, Michigan Senate, $10K), Pete Ricketts (Republican, Nebraska Senate, $10K), Tom Cotton (Republican, Arkansas Senate, $10K), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican, Mississippi Senate, $10K).