PAC
Making a Difference PAC
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Other PAC · FEC committee C00757344
Making a Difference PAC gave $111K directly to 53 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 47 of the 51 candidates with a result won.
$111K
Checks to candidates
53 candidates on the 2026 ballot
47
Winners backed
2 more still being counted
92%
Hit rate
$102K on winners, $6K on losers
0% / 100%
Party split
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janelle Stelson | Pennsylvania 10th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Bob Brooks | Pennsylvania 7th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Bob Harvie | Pennsylvania 1st District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Paige Cognetti | Pennsylvania 8th District | $8K | ✓ Won |
| Josh Riley | New York 19th District | $4K | ✓ Won |
| Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | Washington 3rd District | $3K | ✓ Won |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Indiana 1st District | $3K | ✓ Won |
| Christina Bohannan | Iowa 1st District | $3K | ✓ Won |
| Elaine Luria | Virginia 2nd District | $3K | ✓ Won |
| Marcy Kaptur | Ohio 9th District | $3K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did Making a Difference PAC give to candidates in 2026?
- Making a Difference PAC gave $111K directly to 53 federal candidates in 2026, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 47 of the 51 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Making a Difference PAC give the most to in 2026?
- Janelle Stelson (Democrat, Pennsylvania 10th District, $8K), Bob Brooks (Democrat, Pennsylvania 7th District, $8K), Bob Harvie (Democrat, Pennsylvania 1st District, $8K), Paige Cognetti (Democrat, Pennsylvania 8th District, $8K), Josh Riley (Democrat, New York 19th District, $4K).