PAC
National Association of Broadcasters
National Association of Broadcasters Political Action Committee (Nabpac)
Trade association · FEC committee C00009985
National Association of Broadcasters gave $622K directly to 160 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Association of Broadcasters Political Action Committee (Nabpac), and 58% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 135 of the 151 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$622K
160 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
135
9 more still being counted
Hit rate
89%
$480K on winners, $91K on losers
Party split
58% / 42%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the National Association of Broadcasters PAC
- Stanley HubbardChairman, President and CEO · Hubbard Broadcasting · MN$15K3 gifts
- Patricia SmullinPresident/ Owner · California Oregon Broadcasting Inc. · OR$10K2 gifts
- Richard BurnsAttorney · Hanft Fride · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Nick RadziulExecutive Vice President, Hearst Telev · Hearst · NY$10K2 gifts
- Ray QuinonesDirector, Government Relations · National Association of Broadcasters · DC$10K5 gifts
- Hilton Howell Jr.Executive Chairman & CEO · Gray Media · GA$10K2 gifts
- Tom Newberry Jr.Vp & Chief Financial Officer · Hubbard Broadcasting · MN$10K2 gifts
- Debbie BushVice President and General Manager · Gray Media · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Glenn KriegChief Financial Officer · Morgan Murphy Media · WI$10K2 gifts
- Dujuan MccoyOwner, President and CEO · Circle City Broadcasting, LLC · IN$10K2 gifts
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- David GriffinChairman and CEO · Griffin Media · OK$10K2 gifts
- John ZimmerPresident · Zimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri, Inc. · MO$10K2 gifts
- Virginia HubbardChair and CEO · Hubbard Broadcasting · MN$10K2 gifts
- Chris RipleyPresident and CEO · Sinclair · MD$10K2 gifts
- David Oxenford Jr.Partner · Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP · DC$10K2 gifts
- Elizabeth SpainhourAttorney · Brooks Pierce · NC$10K2 gifts
- Tanya VeaPresident and Chief Operating Officer · Bonneville International Corp. · UT$10K2 gifts
- Brian BurnsPresident/CEO · Morgan Murphy Media · WI$10K2 gifts
- Tom WalkerChairman of the Board · Mid-West Family Stations · WI$10K2 gifts
- Jordan WertliebEvp, Chief Operating Officer · Hearst · NY$10K2 gifts
- Steve WheelerExecutive Vice President · Mel Wheeler, Inc. · VA$10K2 gifts
- Robert HubbardPresident and CEO · Hubbard Broadcasting · MN$10K2 gifts
- Caroline BeasleyChief Executive Officer · Beasley Media Group · FL$10K2 gifts
- Peter TanzPresident · Midwest Communications · WI$10K2 gifts
- James RyanChief Financial Officer · Gray Media · GA$10K2 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
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins | Maine Senate | $12K | ✗ Lost |
| Gus Bilirakis | Florida 12th District | $12K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Moody | Florida Senate (special) | $12K | ✓ Won |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Iowa 1st District | $11K | ✗ Lost |
| Cliff Bentz | Oregon 2nd District | $11K | ✓ Won |
| Ashley Hinson | Iowa Senate | $11K | ✗ Lost |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | $11K | … Counting |
| Kathy Castor | Florida 14th District | $11K | ✓ Won |
| Katherine Clark | Massachusetts 5th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Lisa McClain | Michigan 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
Questions people ask
- How much did National Association of Broadcasters give to candidates in 2026?
- National Association of Broadcasters gave $622K directly to 160 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Association of Broadcasters Political Action Committee (Nabpac), and 58% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 135 of the 151 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did National Association of Broadcasters give the most to in 2026?
- Susan Collins (Republican, Maine Senate, $12K), Gus Bilirakis (Republican, Florida 12th District, $12K), Ashley Moody (Republican, Florida Senate (special), $12K), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican, Iowa 1st District, $11K), Cliff Bentz (Republican, Oregon 2nd District, $11K).