PAC
National Beer Wholesalers Association
National Beer Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee
Trade groupLobbyist PAC
Trade association · FEC committee C00144766
National Beer Wholesalers Association gave $2.0M directly to 359 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Beer Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee, and 52% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 300 of the 335 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$2.0M
359 candidates on the 2026 ballot
Winners bought
300
24 more still being counted
Hit rate
90%
$1.6M on winners, $208K on losers
Party split
52% / 48%
Republicans / Democrats
Who funds it
The people giving to the National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC
646 named people gave $3.5M 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.
- James Fabiano Sr.Executive Chairman · Fabiano Brothers Inc. · MI$22K6 gifts
- Robert Hallam Jr.Chairman of the Board · Ben E. Keith Company · TX$20K4 gifts
- Frank Sourbeer Jr.President · Wilsbach Distributors Inc. · PA$15K4 gifts
- Tripp Lll TransouCEO · Busch-Transou, L.C. Dba Tri-Eagle Sale · FL$11K3 gifts
- Douglas Cone Jr.President · Cone Distributing Inc. · FL$10K10 gifts
- John AntonucciChairman · Superior Beverage Group Ltd. · OH$10K2 gifts
- Ian YonushonisExecutive Vice President/General Manag · Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Val LamantiaOwner · L & F Distributors, LLC · TX$10K2 gifts
- Mike Hopkins Jr.President · Mike Hopkins Distributing Co. · TX$10K2 gifts
- Sue MccollumCEO · Eagle Brands Sales · FL$10K2 gifts
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- Mike FrankCEO Beer Division · Frank Beverage Group - Frank Beer Dist · WI$10K2 gifts
- Robert ArcherChairman · Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc. · VA$10K2 gifts
- Mitchel BergsonExecutive Vice President · Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors · NY$10K2 gifts
- Ryan RizzoPresident · Inco Beverage, Inc. · PA$10K2 gifts
- John Taylor IIIPresident/Jj Taylor Companies · J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc. · FL$10K2 gifts
- Frank Lll FuhrerPresident · Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co. · PA$10K2 gifts
- William BurkePresident · Burke Distributing Corp. · MA$10K2 gifts
- Edward KozolPresident · Kozol Bros., Inc. · IL$10K2 gifts
- Paul BertucciExecutive Vice President · F.E.B. Distributing Co., Inc. · MS$10K2 gifts
- Joe Huggins IIIPresident/CEO · Houston Distributing Co., Inc. · TX$10K2 gifts
- Dennis ShieldsCEO · Finley Distributing Co., LLC · AZ$10K2 gifts
- Michael HertzPresident · United Distributors, Inc. · GA$10K2 gifts
- Phil MeachamPresident and COO · Glazer's Beer & Beverage · TX$10K2 gifts
- Dodds HaydenCEO · Hayden Beverage Co. · ID$10K2 gifts
- Chris ClarkChief Sampling Officer · Nevada Beverage Co. · NV$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
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Walkinshaw | Virginia 11th District | $15K | ✓ Won |
| John Hickenlooper | Colorado Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mark Pocan | Wisconsin 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| John Moolenaar | Michigan 2nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Nikki Budzinski | Illinois 13th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Joaquin Castro | Texas 20th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mark Messmer | Indiana 8th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Robert Garcia | California 42nd District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Roger Williams | Texas 25th District | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tom Barrett | Michigan 7th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did National Beer Wholesalers Association give to candidates in 2026?
- National Beer Wholesalers Association gave $2.0M directly to 359 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, National Beer Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee, and 52% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 300 of the 335 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did National Beer Wholesalers Association give the most to in 2026?
- James Walkinshaw (Democrat, Virginia 11th District, $15K), John Hickenlooper (Democrat, Colorado Senate, $10K), Mark Pocan (Democrat, Wisconsin 2nd District, $10K), John Moolenaar (Republican, Michigan 2nd District, $10K), Nikki Budzinski (Democrat, Illinois 13th District, $10K).