PAC
National Automobile Dealers Association
National Automobile Dealers Association Political Action Committee
Trade association · FEC committee C00040998
National Automobile Dealers Association gave $1.7M directly to 263 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Automobile Dealers Association Political Action Committee, and 73% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 207 of the 245 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$1.7M
263 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
207
18 more still being counted
Hit rate
84%
$1.3M on winners, $239K on losers
Party split
73% / 27%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the National Automobile Dealers Association PAC
- Bernard Curry IIIOwner · Curry Automotive - Corporate Office · NY$10K2 gifts
- James GriffinDealer · Griffin Ford Inc · WI$10K2 gifts
- James SmailDealer Principal · Bud Smail Ford Lincoln Mazda · PA$10K2 gifts
- Thomas Defelice IIIVice President / Dealer Candidate · Circle Bmw · NJ$10K4 gifts
- Paul MassePresident · Paul Masse Chevrolet · RI$10K2 gifts
- James Shorkey IIIDealer Principal · Jim Shorkey Kia · PA$10K2 gifts
- Matthew StuckeyPresident · Stuckey Ford Subaru · PA$10K2 gifts
- Paul SchimizziDealer Principal · Hillview Motors Inc · PA$10K2 gifts
- Patrick LynchDealer Principal · Lynch Chevrolet Gmc · WI$10K2 gifts
- Joseph FaulknerPartner · Ciocca Ford of Quakertown · PA$10K2 gifts
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- David SimpsonPresident · Simpson Buick Gmc of Buena Park · CA$10K2 gifts
- James Ferman Jr.Dealer · Ferman Auto Management · FL$10K3 gifts
- Russ EllettOwner · Excel Truck Group · VA$10K2 gifts
- Brendan KellyVice President · Mike Kelly Chevrolet · PA$10K2 gifts
- Fred Emich IIIDealership Employee · Emich Chevrolet · CO$9K12 gifts
- David Mungenast IIIVice President · St Louis Honda · MO$9K13 gifts
- Paul Mitchell Abernethy Sr.President · Abernethy Chevrolet Buick Gmc · NC$9K4 gifts
- William Woeste Jr.Dealer · Porsche of the Village · OH$9K4 gifts
- Juliana Curran TerianDealer Principal · Rallye Motor Company - Corporate · NY$8K2 gifts
- Alex CasebeerDealership Employee · Capitol Toyota · OR$8K2 gifts
- Thomas Castriota Sr.Owner · Castriota Chevrolet · FL$8K3 gifts
- Katie HopkinsPresident/CEO · Truck Centers Inc - Foristell · MO$8K2 gifts
- Chad KoehneDealer · Koehne Chevrolet Buick Gmc Inc · WI$8K2 gifts
- Steven KindlePresident · Kindle Ford Lincoln Inc · NJ$8K2 gifts
- Michael Berg Sr.President · Summit Automotive · WI$8K2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Moore | Utah 2nd District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Celeste Maloy | Utah 3rd District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| James Walkinshaw | Virginia 11th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Clay Fuller | Georgia 14th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Sell | Texas 19th District | $13K | ✓ Won |
| Jimmy Panetta | California 19th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Terri Sewell | Alabama 7th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Nikki Budzinski | Illinois 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Nellie Pou | New Jersey 9th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Bryan Steil | Wisconsin 1st District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did National Automobile Dealers Association give to candidates in 2026?
- National Automobile Dealers Association gave $1.7M directly to 263 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Automobile Dealers Association Political Action Committee, and 73% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 207 of the 245 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did National Automobile Dealers Association give the most to in 2026?
- Blake Moore (Republican, Utah 2nd District, $15K), Celeste Maloy (Republican, Utah 3rd District, $15K), James Walkinshaw (Democrat, Virginia 11th District, $15K), Clay Fuller (Republican, Georgia 14th District, $15K), Tom Sell (Republican, Texas 19th District, $13K).